The process in which light bends around an obstacle is called:
Correct answer: A. Diffraction of Light
- A. Diffraction of Light
- B. An interference of light
- C. Reflection of light
- D. Polarization of light
Explanation
Diffraction is the slight bending of light as it passes around the edge of an object. The amount of bending depends on the relative size of the wavelength of light to the size of the opening.
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