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Wave Diffraction
- PhET Wave Diffraction.pdf - 1263 kB
| Title | Wave Diffraction |
| Description | This investigation gets students to investigate what happens to waves when they hit barriers; move around barriers and pass through gaps. They will compare wavelengths and frequency. They will be able to build patterns to show what occurs and draw them. |
| Subject | Physics |
| Level | High School |
| Type | Guided Activity, Homework, Lab |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | Refraction; diffraction; waves; wave interference |
| Simulation(s) | Wave Interference |
| Author(s) | Simon Lees |
| Contact Email | slees@sthildas.qld.edu.au |
| School / Organization | St Hildas |
| Date submitted | 3/12/17 |
| Date updated | 3/12/17 |
