Question
The sparkling of a diamond is due to
–Solution
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.
More Chemistry GS Questions
√3598 × √(230 ) ÷ √102= ?
7(1/2) – 3(5/6) = ? − 2(7/12)
Simplify the following expression.
(3-3 × 3 + 3 ÷ 3 + 3 × 5) × 2 of 5 + (2 + 2 ÷ 2 + 2 × 2 - 2)
What will come in the place of question mark (?) in the given expression?
(437 + ? - 167) x 2.5 = 875I. 8x² - 74x + 165 = 0
II. 15y² - 38y + 24 = 0
?2 = √20.25 × 10 + √16 + 32
15(2/9) + 11(2/9) + 17(1/9) + 13(4/9) = ?
- What will come in the place of question mark (?) in the given expression?
32% of 74% of ? = 16% of 37% of 180 
15% of 695 – 12.5% of 250 =? – 1200
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