Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): The wave nature of light is demonstrated in the interference and diffraction phenomena. | Reason (R): Electromagnetic waves can be described by Maxwell's equations.

A

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

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

While both statements are true, the wave nature of light in interference and diffraction is not explained by Maxwell's equations, but rather by the wave-like properties of light.

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