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Question: What is the phenomenon called when sound waves bend around obstacles?

Options:

  1. Reflection
  2. Refraction
  3. Diffraction
  4. Interference

Correct Answer: Diffraction

Solution: 

The bending of sound waves around obstacles is known as diffraction.

What is the phenomenon called when sound waves bend around obstacles?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the phenomenon called when sound waves bend around obstacles?
  1. Reflection
  2. Refraction
  3. Diffraction
  4. Interference

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the phenomenon called when sound waves bend around obstacles?
Correct Answer: Diffraction
  • Step 1: Understand that sound travels in waves.
  • Step 2: Learn that when sound waves encounter an obstacle, they can change direction.
  • Step 3: Recognize that this change in direction is called bending.
  • Step 4: Know that the specific term for this bending of sound waves around obstacles is 'diffraction.'
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