Plane waves through a narrow gap emerge as circular waves. This phenomenon is known as...
PHYSICS
WAEC 2017
Plane waves through a narrow gap emerge as circular waves. This phenomenon is known as
- A. interference
- B. dispersion
- C. refraction
- D. diffraction
Correct Answer: D. diffraction
Explanation
Diffraction refers to the various things that occur when a wave encounters an obstacle. This bending of the wave after it passes a small gap is an example of diffraction.
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