Q. The diffraction effect can be observed in
A) Only sound waves
B) Only light waves
C) Only ultrasonic waves
D) Sound as well as light waves
Explanation
(d) The bending of light round the corners of the obstacles or the aperture is called diffraction. It is a characteristic of wave motion. Since light and sound both travel as waves, hence the phenomenon is observed in both.
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