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Centripetal Acceleration

Question 11 • BHS-Physics A-CR w/ Prescriptive Test

Which statements describe diffraction? Check all that apply.Diffraction occurs when waves interact with a barrier.Diffraction occurs because waves pass into a new medium.Diffraction occurs when waves interact with a gap.Diffraction occurs when waves bounce back in the reverse direction.Diffraction occurs in any type of wave—mechanical or electromagnetic.

Answer
A
Diffraction occurs when waves interact with a barrier.
B
Diffraction occurs because waves pass into a new medium.
C
Diffraction occurs when waves interact with a gap.
D
Diffraction occurs when waves bounce back in the reverse direction.
E
Diffraction occurs in any type of wave—mechanical or electromagnetic.

Explanation

Diffraction is the spreading or bending of waves as they encounter an obstacle or pass through a gap. It can occur with both mechanical waves, such as sound, and electromagnetic waves, such as light. Passing into a new medium describes refraction, while bouncing back describes reflection.

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