Diffraction | Show Me The Physics

Is this a Transverse or Longitudinal Wave

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Review - Standing Waves

D) Diffraction – the spreading out of a wave into the region behind an obstacle

Wave/Slit/Diffraction

Amount of Diffraction
Depends on
Wavelength &
Size of Slit

Diffraction increases
when size of the slit
approaches
wavelength size.

Which slit will

cause light to

diffract the most?

Answer (A)
Diffraction is
greatest when the slit is small compared to the wavelength of the wave.

Why does amount of diffraction increase
as the size of the slit decreases?
Molecular Expressions

Review - Which slit will create the most diffraction?

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