Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

The diagram illustrates the way water waves spread as they travel through a narrow opening. Which row identifies the process and describes what happens if a wider gap is used?

  • Arefraction; waves spread out less
  • Brefraction; waves spread out more
  • Cdiffraction; waves spread out less
  • Ddiffraction; waves spread out more

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI