Question

Give reasons for the following:

(a)Diamond shines brighter.

(b)Graphite can be cut by a knife.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

1. Diamonds get their brilliance from three things: reflection, refraction and dispersion. Only a portion of the light hitting a diamond is reflected; the rest travels through it. As the light moves through the diamond, it is scattered and fractured, creating the sparkle that diamonds are known for.

2.