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Which type of wave interaction allows us to hear sounds around corners and under doors?

A. Diffraction
B.Absorption
C.refraction
D.reflection


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A. Diffraction
Diffraction allows us to hear sound around corners
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Answer: Diffraction

Explanation: It is diffraction, because due to diffraction, sound waves bend on the corner as their size is of the order of wavelength of sound waves.

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