Which of the following is an example of diffraction?
A. a flower stem appearing to be broken when partially submerged in water
B. light from a flashlight bouncing back after striking a mirror
C. a large water wave forming from the combination of two smaller waves
D. compact discs displaying a rainbow pattern when placed under lights

Question

Which of the following is an example of diffraction?
	A. 	 a flower stem appearing to be broken when partially submerged in water
	B. 	 light from a flashlight bouncing back after striking a mirror
	C. 	 a large water wave forming from the combination of two smaller waves
	D. 	 compact discs displaying a rainbow pattern when placed under lights

anonymous · Answer

How would you define diffraction, first of all?

anonymous · Answer

"Diffraction is defined as a process by which light waves break up into dark and light bands or into the colors of the spectrum."

anonymous · Answer

Given this, which answer do you think would be the best choice? Remember, light waves break up into different colors (wavelengths) in diffraction.

anonymous · Answer

D?

anonymous · Answer

Correct! Good job :)