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Diffraction



Could someone give me an explanation that could be understood by high
school students as to what the wavelength has to do with the amount of
diffraction.

We know that the most diffraction occurs when the wavelength is large
compared to the opening, but why?

Any help would be appreciated.

Gerry White
St. Vincent's High School
Saint John, NB Canada