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To observe diffraction, the size of the obstacle

A

should be `lambda//2 ` , where `lambda` is the wavelength

B

should be of the order of wavelength

C

has no relation to wavelength

D

should be much larger than the wavelength

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To observe diffraction , the size of the obstacle should be the order of wavelength .
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