Diffraction occurs when light passes
A)by a small particle.
B)through a small hole.
C)through a double slit.
D)by a sharp edge.
E)Diffraction occurs in all of these conditions.

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Diffraction is a phenomenon that occurs when a wave encounters an obstacle or a slit that is comparable in size to its wavelength. It can happen with any type of wave, including light. When light passes by a small particle, through a small hole, through a double slit, or by a sharp edge, it can spread out instead of traveling in straight lines. This spreading out of light waves around obstacles or through openings is what we observe as diffraction. Therefore, diffraction can occur in all the conditions listed.

Diffraction Occurs When Light Passes