The sparkling of a diamond is primarily due to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The sparkling of a diamond is primarily due to:
A. Total internal reflection
B. Dispersion
C. Scattering
D. Interference
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Diamonds are cut in such a way that light entering them hits multiple facets from the inside at an angle greater than the critical angle (which is very low for diamond, around 24.4°). This results in multiple total internal reflections, trapping light and forcing it out of specific faces, creating a brilliant sparkle.

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