Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Diffraction

Diffraction — practice question

A continuous progressive water wave in a ripple tank travels through an opening in a barrier and undergoes diffraction. The gap width is larger than the wavelength of the wave. Which alteration makes the wave spread out through a greater angle after it passes through the gap?

  • Aa small decrease in the wavelength of the wave
  • Ba small decrease in the width of the gap
  • Ca small increase in the frequency of the wave
  • Da small increase in the height of the barrier

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