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  1. The sparkling of a diamond is due to
    1. total internal reflection of light
    2. interference of light
    3. polarisation of light
    4. refraction of light
Correct Option: A

Diamonds sparkle because of the total internal reflection of light. Diamonds have a very high refractive index, meaning they slow light down much more than glass; and if cut in the right manner, the angles of incidence can be made so that light seems to get ‘trapped’ within the diamond giving it it’s sparkly appearance.



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