Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

Waves in a ripple tank undergo diffraction as they go through a narrow gap. What can be done to increase the spreading caused by diffraction?

  • ADecrease the frequency of the waves and keep the speed constant.
  • BDecrease the speed of the waves and keep the frequency constant.
  • CIncrease the frequency of the waves and keep the speed constant.
  • DIncrease the frequency of the waves and decrease the speed.

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