Visible light has relatively short wavelengths. Therefore, when visible light passes through an open doorway there will be a lot of diffraction. O It cannot pass through door ways because it's too small. O there will be very little diffraction. O there will not be any diffraction at all.

Visible light has relatively short wavelengths. Therefore, when visible light passes through an open doorway there will be a lot of diffraction. O It cannot pass through door ways because it's too small. O there will be very little diffraction. O there will not be any diffraction at all.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter38: Refraction And Images Formed By Refraction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 85PQ

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