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Re: Diffraction

The textbook you are using probably explains diffraction
in terms of Huygens principle. Are you satisfied with the
explanation? Why yes or why no?

Gerry White wrote:

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