Assertion :If we look clearly at the shadow cast by an opaque object, close to the region of geometrical shadow, alternate dark and bright regions can be seen Reason: This happens due to the phenomenon of interference.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
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B
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
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C
If assertion is true but reason is false.
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D
If both assertion and reason are false.
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Solution
The correct option is C If assertion is true but reason is false. This happens due to the phenomenon of diffraction. It is a general characteristic exhibited by all type of waves, sound waves, light waves, water waves or matter waves.