Which of the following phenomena is a direct result of diffraction?
Practice Questions
Q1
Which of the following phenomena is a direct result of diffraction?
Interference
Polarization
Refraction
Reflection
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
Which of the following phenomena is a direct result of diffraction?
Step 1: Understand what diffraction is. It is when waves, like light or sound, bend around obstacles or spread out after passing through a small opening.
Step 2: Recognize that diffraction can create patterns. When waves bend, they can overlap and create areas of constructive interference (where waves add up) and destructive interference (where waves cancel out).
Step 3: Identify that these overlapping waves form interference patterns, which are visible as alternating light and dark bands or spots.
Step 4: Conclude that the phenomenon of diffraction directly leads to these interference patterns.
