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Explain how the wavelength and the size of a gap influence the diffraction of waves as they pass through the gap.

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Explain how the wavelength and the size of a gap influence the diffraction of waves as they pass through the gap

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You need to be able to explain how the wavelength and the size of a gap influence the diffraction of waves as they pass through the gap.
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