The main difference in the phenomenon of interference and diffraction is that:

Diffraction is due to interaction of light from the same wavefront whereas interference is the interaction of waves from two isolated sources.

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Diffraction is due to interaction of light from same wavefront, whereas interference is the interaction of two waves derived from the same source

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Diffraction is due to interaction of waves derived from the same source, whereas the interference is the bending of light from the same wavefront

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Diffraction is caused by the reflected waves from a source whereas interference is caused due to refraction of waves from a source

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The correct option is B
Diffraction is due to interaction of light from same wavefront, whereas interference is the interaction of two waves derived from the same source

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