Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Diffraction

Diffraction — practice question

A water wave travels through an opening in a harbour wall and undergoes diffraction. The opening is $8\,\text{m}$ across. The wave moves directly towards the opening. For which wavelength is the diffraction of the wave the greatest?

  • A$1\,\text{m}$
  • B$2\,\text{m}$
  • C$4\,\text{m}$
  • D$8\,\text{m}$

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