Which of the following is the best example of diffraction? (1 point)

Question

light entering a prism and coming out showing the colors of the
• rainbow.
• light shining through a keyhole and spreading out into a dark room.
• light bending as it enters a new medium.
light scattering in the atmosphere.

Answer 1

The best example of diffraction among the options provided is:

• light shining through a keyhole and spreading out into a dark room.

Diffraction refers to the bending and spreading of waves (such as light) as they encounter an obstacle or pass through a narrow opening. The scenario of light shining through a keyhole illustrates this phenomenon effectively, as the light spreads out after passing through a restricted opening.