Question 389: Wave Optics

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The luminous border that surrounds the profile of a mountain just before sun rises behind it, is an example of

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The luminous border seen around the profile of a mountain just before the sun rises is a result of
diffraction
. This optical phenomenon occurs when light waves bend around the edges of an object, in this case, the mountain. As the sunlight approaches from behind, it diffracts around the mountain's edges, creating a glowing border.

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dispersion

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total internal reflection

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interference

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diffraction

Wave Optics

The luminous border that surrounds the profile of a mountain just before sun rises behind it, is an example of

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