Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Diffraction

Diffraction — practice question

The statements below describe the diffraction of waves as they travel through a narrow slit. Which statement is incorrect?

  • ABoth transverse and longitudinal waves can be diffracted.
  • BDiffraction can only be seen with light when the light is monochromatic.
  • CRed light diffracts through a greater angle than blue light.
  • DThe angle of diffraction increases when the width of the slit decreases.

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