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Statement I: We can hear around corners, but we greater see around corners.
Statement II: Wavelength of sound is much greater than wavelength of ligth.

A

Statement I is True, statement II is True, Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement I.

B

Statement I is Ture, Statement II is Ture, Statement II is NOT a correct explanation for Statement I.

C

Statement I is True, Statement II is False.

D

Statement I is False, Statement II is True.

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The correct Answer is:
a
Diffraction (bending of waves) occurs when obstacle size is comparable to wavelength.
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