Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

The diagram illustrates waves in a ripple tank that contains water. The waves move towards a barrier and travel through the opening in the barrier. The opening is roughly the same size as the wavelength of the ripples. The opening is made larger. What happens to the ripple pattern on the right-hand side of the barrier?

  • AThe ripples are closer together.
  • BThe ripples are further apart.
  • CThe ripples are more curved.
  • DThe ripples are less curved.

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