Diffraction
Get insights from 3 questions on Diffraction, answered by students, alumni, and experts. You may also ask and answer any question you like about Diffraction
Follow Ask QuestionQuestions
Discussions
Active Users
Followers
New answer posted
a month agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, it strongly depends on the wavelength of the light wave. It is directly proportional to the length i.e. longer the wavelength, more will be the amount of diffraction. Similarly, short wavelength of the light will mean less diffraction comparatively.
New answer posted
a month agoContributor-Level 10
Reflection is the concept of bouncing back of light waves when passed through a surface. Whereas, diffraction is a term used when light waves spread in different directions on being passed through an obstacle. Reflection requires a smooth surface whereas diffraction requires the edge of an object.
Related Tags
New answer posted
a month agoContributor-Level 10
Interference is a concept that forms the base of diffraction, without which diffraction is not practically possible. The waves formed by diffraction form secondary waves which either cross each other, move in directions opposite to each other, or overlap each other. This situation creates some alternating bright and dark fringes called interference.
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else
Sign Up on ShikshaOn Shiksha, get access to
- 65k Colleges
- 1.2k Exams
- 682k Reviews
- 1800k Answers
