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Assertion (A): A stick is dipped in water in a slanting position. If observed sideways, the stick appears short and bent at the surface of water. Reason (R): The light coming from the stick undergoes scattering from water molecules giving the stick a short and bent appearance.

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(a)

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b)

Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT a correct explanation of A

(c)

A is true but R is false

(d)

A is false but R is true

Answer:

Assertion (A): A stick is dipped in water in a slanting position. If observed sideways, the stick appears short and bent at the surface of water. Reason (R): The light coming from the stick undergoes scattering from water molecules giving the stick a short and bent appearance.

Explanation