Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

As shown, a large hill lies between a transmitter of radio waves and a receiver, preventing any direct route. The receiver still detects the signal from the transmitter even though the radio waves do not pass through the hill. Which row is right?

  • AA possible way: diffraction round the hill; a stronger signal is received using longer wavelengths
  • BA possible way: diffraction round the hill; a stronger signal is received using shorter wavelengths
  • CA possible way: refraction round the hill; a stronger signal is received using longer wavelengths
  • DA possible way: refraction round the hill; a stronger signal is received using shorter wavelengths

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