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Question

When light reaches a barrier or the edge of an opening it diffracts, which means that the light _________.
Responses

A bends.bends.

B bounces back.bounces back.

C continues in the same direction.continues in the same direction.

D is unable to continue traveling.is unable to continue traveling.

1 answer

The correct response is:

A bends.

When light reaches a barrier or the edge of an opening, it diffracts, meaning that the light bends around the edges.