10.6 - DIFFRACTION
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Practice Questions
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What is diffraction?
💡 Hint: Think about how sound travels around a corner.
What is observed in single-slit diffraction?
💡 Hint: Consider the central region as where the light is the strongest.
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What happens to light when it passes through a single slit?
💡 Hint: Think about how light behaves when confined to narrow spaces.
Diffraction is observed with which of the following?
💡 Hint: Remember, diffraction happens with different wave types.
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Explain why the wavelength of light affects the diffraction pattern observed with a single slit.
💡 Hint: Consider how wavelength relates to spread in wave behavior.
Design a diffraction experiment to measure the wavelength of light used, detailing the expected observations.
💡 Hint: Think about how you'll measure angles or distances in your experiment.
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