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The bending of light near the edges of an obstacle and spreading into the region of geometrical shadow is called ___________.

A

Interference

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Diffraction

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Polarization

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Doppler effect

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Solution

The correct option is B Diffraction
Diffraction is defined as the process by which a beam of light or other system of waves is spread out as a result of passing through a narrow aperture or across an edge, typically accompanied by interference between the wave forms produced.

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