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Why light waves cannot show diffracton around hills and tall buildings whereas sound waves can ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Diffraction**: - Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings. It occurs when the size of the obstacle or opening is comparable to the wavelength of the wave. 2. **Wavelength Comparison**: - The wavelength of light is in the range of 3800 to 7800 angstroms (or 0.00038 to 0.00078 mm). - The wavelength of sound, on the other hand, ranges from 17 mm to 17 meters, depending on the frequency of the sound. ...
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