Using Light: Diffraction

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is diffraction?
The scattering of light in different directions
The reflection of light waves off a surface
The bending of light waves around an object
The absorption of light by a material
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which natural phenomenon is used as an analogy to explain diffraction?
Wind blowing through trees
Water flowing over a waterfall
Water bending around a rock in a stream
Sand shifting in the desert
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might you see the lights of an oncoming car before the car itself?
Due to the reflection of light off the road
Because of the diffraction of light
Due to the car's headlights being very bright
Because of the car's speed
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the morning sky to appear lit before the sun rises?
The diffraction of light waves
The reflection of sunlight off clouds
The refraction of light through the atmosphere
The scattering of light by the atmosphere
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a result of diffraction?
Light bending around an object
A rainbow appearing after rain
The morning sky lighting up before sunrise
Seeing the lights of a car before the car
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