Physics 0625 · IGCSE · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

In a ripple tank, parallel waves are diffracted as they travel through a gap in a barrier. Three possible changes to the setup are given below. Which of these changes will make the diffracted wavefronts less curved?

  • A1, 2 and 3
  • B1 and 3 only
  • C1 only
  • D2 and 3 only

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