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The bending of light about corners of an obstacle is called

A

Dispersion

B

Refraction

C

Deviation

D

Diffraction

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  • What is the bending of beam of light around corners of obstacle is called?

    A
    Reflection
    B
    Diffraction
    C
    Refraction
    D
    Interference

  • The bending of a light beam around the edges of small obstacles and narrow apertures is called

    A
    reflection of light
    B
    diffraction of light
    C
    polarisation of light
    D
    optical rotation

  • Bending of a beam is called

    A
    Rusting
    B
    Looping
    C
    Tilting
    D
    Buckling

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