The ________ of light waves upon passing through a narrow slit is called diffraction.
A)diffusion
B)scattering
C)grating
D)adhesion
E)incidence

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Diffraction refers to the bending/spreading of light waves after they pass through a narrow slit, while scattering refers to light waves being redirected in different directions after hitting an obstacle or passing through a medium with varying refractive indices. Grating refers to a surface with a series of closely spaced parallel lines or grooves that cause interference of light waves. Adhesion refers to the ability of a material to stick to another surface, while incidence refers to the angle at which light waves hit a surface.

The ________ of Light Waves Upon Passing Through a Narrow