General properties of waves — Describe

Question
Question

How does wavelength affect diffraction at an edge?

Answer

The longer the wavelength, the more the wave spreads out (diffracts) around an edge; shorter wavelengths diffract less and travel with straighter, sharper-edged shadows.

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