.Diffractionof electromagneticwaves
a. is caused by reflections from the ground
b. arises only with spherical wavefronts
c. will occur when the waves pass through a large slot
d.may occuraroundthe edge of asharpobstacle

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d.may occuraroundthe edge of asharpobstacle

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