General knowledge question

What is the name of the effect that describes the bending of light around corners?

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Diffraction

Diffraction is the phenomenon that occurs when light waves bend around obstacles or pass through small openings.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Sunday 27 September 2026.

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