Question

What does the similarity between the diffraction pattern and an interference pattern indicate?

Options

• Light has a wavelength far larger than everyday objects

• Optical instruments have no limit on resolving power

• Light is bending around the corners of objects

• Diffraction has no effect in the geometrical shadow region

Answer 1

The diffraction pattern is similar to an interference pattern because it contains alternate dark and bright regions. This pattern indicates that light bends around the corners of objects.