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Which wave phenomenon results in the bending of waves around corners or obstacles?

A. Refraction
B. Diffraction
C. Interference
D. Resonance

Explanation:

Diffraction is wave bending around edges. Refraction is speed/direction change crossing media, interference is overlap, resonance is amplitude increase at natural frequency.

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