Diffraction is the name given to the:
Correct answer: B. Bending and spreading of waves around an obstacle or through an opening.
- A. Addition of two coherent waves to produce a stationary wave pattern.
- B. Bending and spreading of waves around an obstacle or through an opening.
- C. Change of direction when waves cross the boundary between one medium and another.
- D. Splitting of white light into its constituent colors.
Explanation
Diffraction is the spreading of waves around obstacles.
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