JEE PHYSICS MCQ: WAVE OPTICS

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Assertion: When tiny circular obstacles is placed in the path of light from some distnce, a bright spot is sen at the centre ofthe shadow of the obstacle.

Reason: Destructive interference occuts at the centre of the shadow.

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Correct option: C

Assertion is true and Reason is false

Option C (Assertion is true and Reason is false) is correct because the bright spot is due to constructive interference, not destructive interference.

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