MHT CET · Physics · Wave Optics
The luminous border that surrounds the profile of a mountain just before sun rises behind it, is an example of
- A Dispersion
- B Total internal reflection
- C Interference
- D Diffraction
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(D) Diffraction
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The luminous border that surrounds the profile of a mountain just before sun rises behind it is due to the diffraction of light.
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