Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Physics Form 5: Chapter 1 - Diffraction

  1. Diffraction is the spreading of a wave as it goes through a narrow gap or passes round a small obstacle.
  2. The effect of diffraction increases when the width of the gap is decreased.
  3. The effect of diffraction increases when the wavelength is increased.

Application of diffraction in sea waves



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