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Periscope works on the principle of:

1. refraction of light
2. reflection of light
3. diffraction of light
4. scattering of light

Correct answer: reflection of light

Solution

A periscope contains mirrors (or prisms) arranged so that light changes direction by bouncing off their surfaces. This is reflection, not refraction, diffraction, or scattering.

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