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

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Q: 101 (IAS/2001)

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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Science

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,20,29,22,7,20,0

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