Waves: Diffraction

Waves: Diffraction

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Science, Physics

10th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the concept of diffraction, illustrating how it allows sound to be heard around obstacles. It uses examples such as water waves reforming behind objects and sound traveling around buildings to demonstrate how diffraction works in different scenarios.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What phenomenon allows you to hear a horn from a distance?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the bending of waves around obstacles?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe what happens to small waves when you look down at them in water.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What do you observe when you look behind your legs at the waves?

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How does diffraction manifest when observing waves around a brick building?

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