In free space,an electromagnetic wave of $3 \; GHz$ frequency strikes an object of size $\frac{\lambda}{100}$,where $\lambda$ is the wavelength of the wave in free space. The phenomenon that occurs is .....

  • A
    Reflection
  • B
    Refraction
  • C
    Diffraction
  • D
    Scattering

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