Quiz about Interference and Diffraction

Question 1

The combination of two waves to form a larger amplitude is what type of interference?

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Constructive

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Destructive

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Diffractive

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Refractive

Question 2

Which type of interaction is this?

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diffraction

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reflection

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refraction

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interference

Question 3

Which type of interaction is this?

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diffraction

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reflection

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refraction

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interference

Question 4

Which type of interaction is this?

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diffraction

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reflection

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refraction

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interference

Question 5

What is it called when two waves combine to form a new wave?

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interference

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reflection

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diffraction

Question 6

What happens when the crests of two waves overlap to form a larger wave?

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constructive interference

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diffraction interference

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destructive interference

Question 7

What happens when the crest of one wave overlaps the trough of a different wave?

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destructive interference

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diffraction interference

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constructive interference

Question 8

Light spreads out after it travels through a keyhole.

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diffraction

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refraction

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angle of reflection

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angle of incidence

Question 9

Waves can meet and form a smaller amplitude. If this occurs, it is called

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Destructive

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Constructive

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Diffractive

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Refractive

Question 10

What is the phenomenon called when light waves bend around obstacles and spread out?

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Diffraction

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Interference

Question 11

In a double-slit experiment, what pattern is observed on the screen due to the interference of light?

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Alternating bright and dark fringes

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Single bright spot

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Uniform brightness

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Random spots

Question 12

Which of the following is a real-world application of diffraction?

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X-ray crystallography

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Mirage formation

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Rainbow formation

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Echo

Question 13

What is the condition for constructive interference in terms of path difference?

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Path difference is an even multiple of half wavelengths

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Path difference is zero

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Path difference is an odd multiple of half wavelengths

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Path difference is a quarter wavelength

Question 14

When two waves meet and the resulting amplitude is smaller than either of the original waves, what type of interference has occurred?

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Destructive interference

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Constructive interference

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Diffractive interference

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Resonant interference

Question 15

Which experiment demonstrates the wave nature of light through interference and diffraction?

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Young's double-slit experiment

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Photoelectric effect

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Rutherford's gold foil experiment

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Millikan's oil drop experiment

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