The diffraction effect can be observed in

Question

The diffraction effect can be observed in (A) only sound waves (B) only light waves (C) only ultrasonic waves (D) sound as well as light waves

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The bending of light round the comers of the obstacles or the aperture is called diffraction. It is a characteristic of wave motion. Since, light and sound both travel as waves, hence the phenomenon is observed in both.

Q. The diffraction effect can be observed in

only sound waves

only light waves

only ultrasonic waves

sound as well as light waves

The bending of light round the comers of the obstacles or the aperture is called diffraction. It is a characteristic of wave motion. Since, light and sound both travel as waves, hence the phenomenon is observed in both.