The phenomenon of bending of light around the edges of an obstacle is called ___

Practice Questions

Q1
The phenomenon of bending of light around the edges of an obstacle is called _____. (2023)
  1. Refraction
  2. Diffraction
  3. Reflection
  4. Dispersion

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

The phenomenon of bending of light around the edges of an obstacle is called _____. (2023)
  • Step 1: Understand that light travels in straight lines under normal conditions.
  • Step 2: Learn that when light encounters an obstacle or a small opening, it can bend around the edges.
  • Step 3: Recognize that this bending of light is a specific phenomenon.
  • Step 4: Identify that this phenomenon is called 'diffraction'.
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