Light from a flashlight (wavelength near 550 nm) passes through an open square window…

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Problem

Light from a flashlight (wavelength near 550 nm) passes through an open square window 0.80 m on a side and hits a wall 4.0 m away. Describe which optical model—ray or wave—will better predict the illumination pattern on the wall and provide one reason for your choice.

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