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A bird feather produced diffraction patterns observed by James Gregory. What did it effectively act as?
AA polarizing filter
BA triangular prism
CA diffraction grating
DA converging lens
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A diffraction grating
The fine regular structure of the feather diffracted light like a grating, the first one discovered.
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