When a Beam of Light Passes Through a Narrow Slit

question 33

Multiple Choice

When a beam of light passes through a narrow slit we can observe some light in the "geometrical" shadow of the slit. This light arrived by the process of

• A) interference.
• B) reflection.
• C) refraction.
• D) diffraction.

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