Optics Question 59
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.
[AIIMS 2002]
Options:
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason both are false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
It is quite clear that the coloured spectrum is seen due to diffraction of white light on passing through fine slits made by fine threads in the muslin cloth.
