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The tip of a needle does not give a sharp image on a screen. This is due to

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Polarisation
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Interference
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Diffraction
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is D Diffraction
The lights bend at the tip of the needle which is responsible for the formation of blurred image. This phenomenon is called diffraction. It occurs mainly at sharp edges like tip of needle.

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