alleryDiffraction is the:
ASplitting of light into colours
BBending of waves around obstacles or at apertures
CTotal reflection
DPolarization
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Bending of waves around obstacles or at apertures
Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through apertures, more pronounced when obstacle size is comparable to wavelength.
All wave phenomena (light, sound, water waves) exhibit diffraction.
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