Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Diffraction

Diffraction — practice question

A bar oscillates at frequency $f$ to create water waves in a ripple tank. The waves then pass through an opening of width $x$ in a barrier, causing diffraction. Which pairing of vibration frequency and gap width will result in the smallest diffraction angle?

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