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Diffraction is common in sound but not comon in light waves. Why ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Diffraction**: - Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles and openings. It occurs when a wave encounters an obstacle or a slit that is comparable in size to its wavelength. 2. **Wavelength Comparison**: - The wavelength of sound waves is approximately in the order of 1 meter, while the wavelength of light waves is in the order of \(10^{-6}\) meters (or micrometers). ...
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