Diffraction
 

Diffraction problem 10


Diffraction can be observed when a wave passes an obstruction. The diffraction effect is greatest when the wavelength and the obstruction are similar in size. For waves travelling through air, what is the combination of wave and obstruction that could best demonstrate diffraction?


  • sound waves passing a human hair


  • radio waves passing a copper wire


  • visible light waves passing a gate post


  • microwaves passing a steel post


 

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