CAIE A-Level Physics AS 8.2.1 The Meaning of the Term Diffraction Questions
Define diffraction as the spreading of waves around obstacles and through apertures.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Physics 9702
- Level
- AS
Define diffraction as the spreading of waves around obstacles and through apertures.
A diffraction grating is used to determine the wavelength of light.
Describe the diffraction of light at a diffraction grating.
waves at the elements/slits
waves spread (into the geometric shadow)