DIFFRACTION

DIFFRACTION

1. The bending is called:

2. Smaller openings produce greater diffraction. Diffraction is a property of all kinds of waves, including sound and light waves.

   • Examples of diffraction
     • Diffraction of light: The rainbow pattern found on a CD
       • Diffraction in sound:

3. One consequence od diffraction is that sharp shadows are not produce. The phenomena is the result of interference and is most pronounced when the wavelenght of the radiation is comparable to the linear dimensions of the obstacle.

4. Any bending of light by means other than refelction and refraction is called DIFFRACTION.

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