The phenomenon of bending of light around edges of obstacles is called:

1. A reflection
2. B refraction
3. C diffraction Correct answer
4. D dispersion

Solution

Diffraction = bending of waves around obstacles/apertures.

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Optics · Topic: Diffraction and Polarization

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