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When a tiny circular obstacle is placed in the path of light from distant source. A bright spot is seen at the centre of the obstacle . Explain why.

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Solution :This is because of DIFFRACTION of light
Light gets diffracted by the tiny CIRCULAR obstacle and REACHES the centre of the SHADOW of the obstacle .
[Altermatively. There is as a MAXIMUM , at the centre of the obstacle, in the diffraction pattern produced by it .]


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