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Which scientist coined the word 'diffraction' and made accurate observations of the phenomenon in 1660?
Which scientist coined the word 'diffraction' and made accurate observations of the phenomenon in 1660?
- Francesco Maria Grimaldi (correct)
- Galileo Galilei
- Albert Einstein
- Isaac Newton
What is diffraction?
What is diffraction?
- The absorption of waves by a medium
- The reflection of waves off a surface
- The creation of waves by a vibrating source
- The bending of waves around the corners of an obstacle or through an aperture (correct)
How is the diffraction phenomenon described in classical physics?
How is the diffraction phenomenon described in classical physics?
- The Law of Conservation of Energy
- The Law of Reflection
- The Doppler effect
- The Huygens–Fresnel principle (correct)
When is the characteristic bending pattern of diffraction most pronounced?
When is the characteristic bending pattern of diffraction most pronounced?
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What happens when a wave encounters an obstacle or aperture in the context of diffraction?
What happens when a wave encounters an obstacle or aperture in the context of diffraction?
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