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A solid object's shadow is not perfectly crisp. Which model cannot predict this?
AElectron optics
BFourier optics
CQuantum optics
DGeometrical optics
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Geometrical optics
Straight-line rays predict a sharp shadow, but waves bend into the geometric shadow.
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