The phenomenon of diffraction is most pronounced when: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The phenomenon of diffraction is most pronounced when:
A. Obstacle size is much larger than wavelength
B. Obstacle size is much smaller than wavelength
C. Wavelength is zero
D. Obstacle size is comparable to wavelength
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Diffraction (bending of waves around obstacles) is significant when obstacle or aperture size is comparable to the wavelength of the wave. If size >> λ, diffraction is negligible (ray optics); if size

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