In free space, an electromagnetic wave of 3 GHz frequency strikes over the edge of an object of size ${\lambda \over {100}}$, where $\lambda$ is the wavelength of the wave in free space. The phenomenon, which happens there will be :
Solution
$\frac{\mathrm{a}}{\lambda}=\frac{1}{100}$
<br/><br/>For reflection size of obstacle must be much larger than wavelength, for diffraction size should be order of wavelength.
<br/><br/>Since the object is of size $\frac{\lambda}{100}$, much smaller than wavelength, so scattering will occur.
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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Waves · Topic: Properties of EM Waves
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