Question on: WAEC Physics - 2017

Plane waves through a narrow gap emerge as circular waves. This phenomenon is known as

A
interference
B
dispersion
C
refraction
D
diffraction
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Correct Option: D

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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