10.6.2 - Seeing the single slit diffraction pattern
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What is diffraction?
💡 Hint: Think about how sound waves behave around a corner.
What equipment do you need to observe the single-slit diffraction pattern?
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What is the main phenomenon observed in the single-slit diffraction experiment?
💡 Hint: Think about the bending of waves.
True or False: A narrower slit results in narrower diffraction bands.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between slit width and wave behavior.
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If you were to observe a diffraction pattern using a laser pointer instead of a bulb, how would the results vary and why?
💡 Hint: Consider coherence in light sources.
How would increasing the distance between the slit and the observation screen affect the diffraction pattern observed?
💡 Hint: Think about how distance affects wave dispersion.
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