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Analyzing the effects of gap size on wave diffraction.

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Gap Size and Wavelength

A wave with a wavelength of 1 m passes through a gap of 0.5 m. Describe the diffraction observed.

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    Describe the diffraction pattern you would expect to observe.

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Diffraction of Waves

Consider a wave passing through a gap. The wavelength of the wave is 0.5 m, and the gap size is 0.2 m.

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    State the expected behavior of the wave as it passes through the gap.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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