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PhysicsWave OpticsDiffractionMedium2 minPYQ_2002
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Assertion : When tiny circular obstacle is placed in the path of light from some distance, a bright spot is seen at the centre of the shadow of the obstacle. Reason : Destructive interference occurs at the centre of the shadow.

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Solution:

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

Stream:AIIMSSubject:PhysicsTopic:Wave OpticsSubtopic:Diffraction
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