Q702
The bending of light when it passes around a corner or a slit is due to ________
A.
Reflection
B.
Refraction
C.
Diffraction
AnswerD.
Total internal reflection
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Diffraction is the slight bending of light as it passes around the edge of an object. The amount of bending depends on the relative size of the wavelength of light to the size of the opening.