Which of the following statements about diffraction is true?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following statements about diffraction is true?
  1. Diffraction can occur with any type of wave
  2. Diffraction only occurs with sound waves
  3. Diffraction is only observed in light waves
  4. Diffraction is a phenomenon exclusive to electromagnetic waves

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following statements about diffraction is true?
  • Step 1: Understand what diffraction is. Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings.
  • Step 2: Recognize that diffraction is not limited to one type of wave. It can happen with different kinds of waves.
  • Step 3: Identify examples of waves that can diffract. These include sound waves, light waves, and water waves.
  • Step 4: Conclude that since diffraction can occur with all these types of waves, the statement in the question is true.
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