Which statements describe diffraction? Check all that apply.

Diffraction occurs when waves interact with a barrier.

Diffraction occurs because waves pass into a new medium.

Diffraction occurs when waves interact with a gap.

Diffraction occurs when waves bounce back in the reverse direction.

Diffraction occurs in any type of wave-mechanical or electromagnetic.

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Bernard Harper

12 January, 15:57

Which statements describe diffraction? Check all that apply.

Diffraction occurs when waves interact with a barrier.

Diffraction occurs because waves pass into a new medium.

Diffraction occurs when waves interact with a gap.

Diffraction occurs when waves bounce back in the reverse direction.

Diffraction occurs in any type of wave-mechanical or electromagnetic.

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Sarahi · Answer 1

- - Diffraction occurs when waves interact with a barrier.

- - Diffraction occurs when waves interact with a gap.

- - Diffraction occurs in either type of wave-mechanical or electromagnetic.

Martin Baker · Answer 2

Answer: Diffraction occurs when waves interact with a gap.

Diffraction occurs in any type of wave-mechanical or electromagnetic.

Explanation:

The phenomenon of light to bend around a small obstruction in its path is known as diffraction. Diffraction occurs for any type of waves - transverse or longitudinal i. e. for mechanical or electromagnetic waves.

When the medium changes - refraction occurs. Waves reflect back from a barrier. Diffraction occurs when the wavelength of the wave is comparable to the size of the gap. The wave bends around the corners of the gap.