Diffraction of Sound Waves Is More Readily Observable Than That

question 51

Multiple Choice

Diffraction of sound waves is more readily observable than that of light waves because

• A)sound waves are longitudinal and not transverse.
• B)sound waves have a higher frequency than light waves.
• C)sound waves have a lower velocity than light waves.
• D)sound waves have longer wavelengths than do light waves.
• E)interference occurs more readily for longitudinal waves.

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