Why is diffraction common in sound but not common in light? (or, why can sound waves be diffracted more easily than light waves?)

Important Questions on Diffraction of Light

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 8 - Diffraction of Light>QUESTIONS>Q 8

Radio waves diffract strongly around buildings, but light waves, which are also electromagnetic waves, do not. Why?

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 8 - Diffraction of Light>QUESTIONS>Q 9

In Fraunhofer diffraction, how is the angular width of the central bright fringe affected when slit width is increased?

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 8 - Diffraction of Light>QUESTIONS>Q 10

The diffraction of light due to a single-slit is being observed in the laboratory. What will be the effect on the diffraction pattern, if light of smaller wavelength be used.

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 8 - Diffraction of Light>QUESTIONS>Q 10

The diffraction of light due to a single-slit is being observed in the laboratory. What will be the effect on the diffraction pattern, if slit is made narrower.

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 8 - Diffraction of Light>QUESTIONS>Q 10

The diffraction of light due to a single-slit is being observed in the laboratory. What will be the effect on the diffraction pattern, if another parallel slit be made close to the first slit?

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 8 - Diffraction of Light>QUESTIONS>Q 11

How is diffraction effect suppressed in Young’s double- slit experiment?

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 8 - Diffraction of Light>QUESTIONS>Q 1

What is diffraction of light? Describe the diffraction of light at a single-slit.

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