JEE MAIN - Physics (2022 - 26th June Morning Shift - No. 15)

In free space, an electromagnetic wave of 3 GHz frequency strikes over the edge of an object of size $${\lambda \over {100}}$$, where $$\lambda$$ is the wavelength of the wave in free space. The phenomenon, which happens there will be :
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction
Scattering

Explanation

$$ \frac{\mathrm{a}}{\lambda}=\frac{1}{100} $$

For reflection size of obstacle must be much larger than wavelength, for diffraction size should be order of wavelength.

Since the object is of size $\frac{\lambda}{100}$, much smaller than wavelength, so scattering will occur.

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