Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

Plane wavefronts on the surface of a ripple tank move towards an opening in a barrier. The diagram illustrates the way the wavefronts alter their shape as they pass through the opening. What is the name of this effect?

  • Adiffraction
  • Bpropagation
  • Creflection
  • Drefraction

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