The waves in a ripple tank are moving toward a barrier gap that is 1/2 the wavelength. A and B are equidistant from the gap. Select the correct statements about the diffraction that occurs.

1. Both A and B will encounter waves.

2. Only A will encounter waves.

3. Only B will encounter waves.

4. Waves will reach B more quickly than A.

5. Waves will reach A more quickly than B.

6. Waves will reach A and B at the same time.

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Avery Moore

Physics

15 March, 01:55

The waves in a ripple tank are moving toward a barrier gap that is 1/2 the wavelength. A and B are equidistant from the gap. Select the correct statements about the diffraction that occurs.

1. Both A and B will encounter waves.

2. Only A will encounter waves.

3. Only B will encounter waves.

4. Waves will reach B more quickly than A.

5. Waves will reach A more quickly than B.

6. Waves will reach A and B at the same time.

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Alexandra Avery · Answer 1

Diffraction is the spreading of a wave from a gap.

The statements that are true about diffraction in the case above are;

1. Both A and B will encounter waves. and

6. Waves will reach A and B at the same time.