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A ball coated with lamp black put in a glass tank containing water appears silvery white due to :

A

Refraction

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Diffraction

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C

Interference

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D

Total internal reflection

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Solution

The correct option is D Total internal reflection
A ball coated with lamp black put in a glass tank containing water appears silvery white due to the total internal reflection at the interface of water and black coat. Hence, correct option is option D.

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