The Extent to Which Waves Diffract When They Encounter an Obstacle

question 104

Multiple Choice

The extent to which waves diffract when they encounter an obstacle or aperture depends on

• A)the size of the aperture or obstacle.
• B)the wavelength of the waves.
• C)whether the wavelength is small or large relative to the size of the obstacle or aperture.
• D)the speed of the waves.
• E)None of these is correct.

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