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

A

(a) If both the assertion and reason are true and reason explains the assertion assertion.

B

(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason does not explain the assertion

C

(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

(d) If assertion is false but reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
A

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.
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