Answer
D.Diffraction
Explanation
Diffraction is a property that is experienced by waves when they come across a barrier when they are in motion.
The ways tends to curve behind the barrier. This is called diffraction of waves.
Now, sound is a wave and it also experience diffraction. . So the brother will be able to hear the sound due to diffraction
Probably for the umbilical cord that connects babies (from their early stages in the womb to their removal) to their mothers. The cord is cut, forming the belly button. This is analogous to astronauts in space.