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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 27 Objective Question

Question

The amount of diffraction that a wave undergoes as it passes through an opening in a barrier depends on the:
Options
A Amplitude and frequency of the incident wave
B Wavelength and amplitude of the incident wave
C Amplitude of the incident wave and the size of the opening
D Wavelength of the incident wave and the size of the opening
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Diffraction is governed by wavelength versus the size of the gap.

Hint

Diffraction is governed by wavelength versus the size of the gap.

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