Question

Diffraction is observable when the opening is ______ than the wavelength.

smaller
larger

Answer 1

diffraction is observable when the is smaller than the wavelength 

Answer 2

The opening needs to be smaller

Step-by-step explanation:

Diffraction can be observed when the light passes through a grid or an opening that has a width of about the same size or smaller than the wavelength of the light that is being used.

We need the opening to be smaller than the wavelength so the bean can be splitted and we are able to see diffraction.