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What household setup shows single-slit diffraction with a bulb filament?
AA mirror and a candle
BA prism and a torch
CTwo razor blades and a bulb
DA lens and a battery
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Two razor blades and a bulb
Two razor blades held with parallel edges form a narrow slit that shows diffraction bands of a clear bulb filament.
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