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Consider the following statement A and B and identify the correct answer
A) In the case of narrow source of light coherent sources are obtained by the division of wave front
B) Diffraction is due to interference of light from secondary sources of the same wave front whereas interference is due to superposition of two waves derived from the same source.

A

A is false but B is true

B

A is true but B is false

C

Both A and B are true

D

Both A and B are false

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The correct Answer is:
B
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