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Diamonds do not shine in dark. Explain.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Diamond's Shine**: - Diamonds do not produce their own light. They are transparent crystals that rely on external light sources to shine. 2. **Role of Light**: - When light enters a diamond, it undergoes multiple internal reflections due to the diamond's cut and structure. This phenomenon is known as Total Internal Reflection (TIR). ...
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