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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

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A small boat in a harbour is protected from waves on the sea by harbour walls. Some waves can curve round the harbour walls and reach the boat. What is the name of this effect?
Options
A diffraction
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B dispersion
C reflection
D refraction
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The bending of waves around obstacles (like harbor walls) is known as diffraction.

Hint

This is the spreading of waves around an obstacle.

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