The condition for diffraction is

  • A
    $\frac{a}{\lambda} \neq 1$
  • B
    $\frac{a}{\lambda} >> 1$
  • C
    $\frac{a}{\lambda} << 1$
  • D
    $\frac{a}{\lambda} \leq 1$

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