Bending of light round the corners of an obstacle is called
(A) interference
(B) diffraction
(C) reflection
(D) refraction
The bending of light around the corners of an obstacle is called:
✅ (B) Diffraction
Explanation:
- Interference: Superposition of two or more waves leading to regions of constructive and destructive patterns.
- Diffraction: Bending and spreading of waves when they encounter an obstacle or slit.
- Reflection: Bouncing back of light from a surface.
- Refraction: Bending of light when it passes from one medium to another.
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