To compare and contrast refraction and diffraction of waves.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The reason behind refraction and diffraction is bending of waves.
The banding in a wave produced while travelling from one medium to other is called refraction while the banding produced in a wave because of any barrier is called diffraction. In both cases, the banding of waves takes place.
Conclusion:
Both refraction and diffraction are the banding of waves by different means.
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