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Why is diffraction of sound waves easier to observe than diffraction of light waves?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Diffraction**: - Diffraction refers to the bending of waves around obstacles and the spreading out of waves when they pass through small openings. Both sound waves and light waves exhibit diffraction. 2. **Comparison of Wavelengths**: - The key difference between sound waves and light waves lies in their wavelengths. - Sound waves have much larger wavelengths, typically ranging from 0.1 to 10 meters (10^-1 to 10^-2 meters). ...
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