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Wave diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles in their path, causing them to spread out and change direction as they pass through an opening. It occurs when waves encounter an obstruction or a slit that is comparable in size to their wavelength. This phenomenon is especially apparent with water waves and light waves.

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