Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Diffraction

Diffraction — practice question

The diagram represents a water wave in a shallow tank. The wave passes through a gap in a barrier, causing diffraction and spreading out. The wavelength of the wave is much less than the width of the gap. The wavelength of the wave and the width of the gap are each altered by a small amount. Which combination of changes must make the spreading due to diffraction larger?

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