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What is diffraction in the context of wave behavior?.
- A.The bending of waves around obstacles
- B.The reflection of waves from surfaces
- C.The splitting of waves into different colors
- D.The absorption of waves by materials
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- The bending of waves around obstacles
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Diffraction refers to the bending of waves as they encounter obstacles or pass through apertures, which is a fundamental behavior of waves.
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