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Q. While passing over an obstacle a light ray slightly bends round the corner. The phenomenon is known as__:
Answer: Diffraction
Notes: The phenomenon of light rays bending around the corners of obstacles is called diffraction. Diffraction refers to various phenomena that occur when a wave encounters an obstacle or a slit.

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