Consider plane waves incident upon a barrier with a small opening.After passing through the opening,the waves
A)continue as plane waves.
B)fan out.
C)converge.
D)become polarized.
E)all of these

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When plane waves pass through a small opening, they will diffract and spread out in different directions. This phenomenon is known as diffraction, and the waves will fan out as they pass through the opening. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the waves do not continue as plane waves, converge, or become polarized after passing through the opening. Choice E is incorrect because not all of these options are true.

Consider Plane Waves Incident Upon a Barrier with a Small