JAMB Physics 2007 Objective — Question 8

Question 8 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The phenomenon of light bending round an obstacle is

A. reflection
B. polarization
C. refraction
D. diffractionCorrect

Explanation

The bending of light (or any wave) around an obstacle is aptly described as diffraction.

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