Physics · Wave Optics
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): In a Young's double-slit experiment setup, if one slit is closed, a single-slit diffraction pattern appears on the screen. Reason (R): Stable interference requires at least two coherent wave sources overlapping in space. Select the correct option:
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- 1Both (A) and (R) are false.
- 2(A) is true but (R) is false.
- 3Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).✓
- 4Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
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Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
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