Which of the following shapes are formed by the diffracted radiation in the powder method?
A)circular
B)spherical
C)conical
D)cubical

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In the powder method of X-ray diffraction, the diffracted rays form conical shapes. This occurs because the crystalline samples are randomly oriented, and the diffraction condition is satisfied in all directions around the circumference of a cone.

Which of the Following Shapes Are Formed by the Diffracted