Diffraction
 

Diffraction problem 17


In an experiment, water waves in a ripple tank are incident on a gap, as shown.




Some diffraction of the water waves is observed. Which change to the experiment would provide a better demonstration of diffraction?


  • Increase the width of the gap.


  • Increase the wavelength of the waves.


  • Increase the amplitude of the waves.


  • Increase the frequency of the waves.


 

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