Reflection, Refraction and Diffraction of Waves
 

Reflection, Refraction and Diffraction of Waves problem 16


The diagram below shows wavefronts of a water wave passing through a gap in a barrier. Which change will increase the diffraction of the wave as it passes through the gap?




  • Reduce the depth of water.

  • Increase the width of the gap.

  • Reduce the frequency of the wave.

  • Increase the amplitude of the wave.


 

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