Assertion $(A)$: Propagation of light through an optical fibre is due to total internal reflection taking place at the core-clad interface.
Reason $(R)$: Refractive index of the material of the core of the optical fibre is greater than that of air.

  • A
    both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • B
    both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • C
    $(A)$ is true but $(R)$ is false
  • D
    $(A)$ is false but $(R)$ is true

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