Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

The four statements below refer to the diffraction of a wave on the surface of water. Which statement is correct?

  • ADiffraction involves a change in the speed of the wave.
  • BDiffraction involves a change in the wavelength of the wave.
  • CWhen a wave passes through a gap, its direction changes.
  • DWhen a wave passes through a gap, its frequency changes.

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