A light wave passes through an aperture (that is, a narrow slit). When it does so, the degree to which the wave spreads out will

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A light wave passes through an aperture (that is, a narrow slit). When it does so, the degree to which the wave spreads out will

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crimeas [40] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-18T23:13:55+03:00

Explanation:

Single slit diffraction

Diffraction is the phenomenon of spreading out of waves as they pass through an aperture or around objects. Diffraction occurs when the size of the aperture or obstacle is of the same order of magnitude as the wavelength of the incident wave. For very small aperture sizes, the vast majority of the wave is blocked. in case of large apertures the wave passes by or through the obstacle without any significant diffraction.