Question

The beam of a light spreads out after leaving the flashlight. The beam grows wider and wider. This is best explained by A) diffraction B) interference C) reflection D) refraction

Answer 1

reflection answer a)

Answer 2

Answer: Diffraction

Explanation:

The beam of light spreads out due to diffraction because the light waves bend at the edges of very small obstacles and pass through narrow apertures. It is accompanied by interference of waves. Hence, the beam of a light spreads out after leaving the flashlight. The beam grows wider and wider. This is best explained by A) diffraction