Question
When an opaque object in light's path becomes very small,
light tends to bend around it rather than traveling in a straight line. This phenomenon is known as:Solution
Diffraction occurs when light bends around small objects or through narrow openings. Examples include: compact discs, holograms, light entering a dark room through a small opening, crepuscular rays (sun rays through clouds), X-ray diffraction, water passing through a small gap, solar/lunar corona, and sound waves bending around obstacles.
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- A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternatives from the given ones that will complete the series.
57, 59, 56, 61, 54, ___ - Which letter and number cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?
LT6, KU12, IW24, FZ48, ____ - Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
17, 18, 22, 31, 47, ___ - Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?
NPQR, OORQ, PNSP, ____, RLUN - Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?
RGV, UME, ?, AYW, DEF
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