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Assertion (A) : When tiny circular obstacle is placed in the path of light from some distance, a bright spot is seen at the center of the shadow of the obstacle.
Reason (R ) : Destructive interference occurs at the centre of the shadow.

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If both Assertion `&` Reason are True `&` the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion `&` Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.

D

If both Assertion `&` Reason are False.

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The waves diffracted from the edgees of ciruclar obstacle, placed in the path of light, interfere constructively at the centre of shadow resulting in the formation of bright spot.
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