Waves: Diffraction

What phenomenon allows you to hear sounds like a horn even when there are obstacles?

• Diffraction

• Absorption

• Refraction

• Reflection

When observing waves in water, what happens to the waves behind an obstacle?

• They reform

• They become larger

• They stop moving

• They disappear

Which of the following is an example of diffraction?

• Light bending through a prism

• Sound heard around a corner

• A mirror reflecting an image

• A lens focusing light

What is the term for the bending of waves around obstacles?

• Transmission

• Diffraction

• Reflection

• Scattering

In the context of the video, what is the significance of the brick building?

• It blocks sound completely

• It reflects sound waves

• It absorbs sound waves

• It demonstrates diffraction