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he diameter of a hair (or a thin string or electrical wire) can be measured by scattering laser light on the hair. The scattering creates a diffraction pattern consisting of a line of light and dark spots.

If you simply measure the distance from the hair to the projection screen, and the distance from the centre to one of the dark spots, the diameter of the hair can be calculated. Ok, so you're welcome! -Livea

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