Statement I: When tiny circular obstacle is placed in the path of light from some distance, a bright spot is seen at the center of the shadow of the obstacle.
Statement II: Destructive interference occurs at the center of the shadow.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
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Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
The wave diffracted from the edges of circular obstacle, placed in the path of light, interfere constructively at the center of the shadow resulting in the formation of a bright spot.
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