Question

when light encounters a barrier with slits cut it in it, the light will bend through the slits creating a pattern like that seen in the image. what behavior of light is responsible for this pattern? a diffraction b rarefaction c reflection d refraction

Explanation:

Diffraction is the bending of light as it passes through narrow openings (slits). Rarefaction is related to sound waves and not light behavior in this context. Reflection is the bouncing - back of light from a surface. Refraction is the bending of light when it passes from one medium to another.

Answer:

A. diffraction