Question

Assertion: Coloured spectrum is seen when we look through a muslin cloth.
Reason: It is due to the diffraction of white light on passing through fine slits.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true but the reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation ofassertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both the assertion and reason are false
• E. If reason is true but assertion is false

Answer 1

The correct option is A If both assertion and reason are true but the reason is the correct explanation of assertion

A

When we look through a muslin cloth coloured spectrum cab be seen. Because muslin cloth has fine slits in it. When white light passes through thin fine slits diffraction occurs. Due to this diffraction of light we can coloured spectrum.