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Interference and Diffraction

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Constructive

b)

Destructive

c)

Diffractive

d)

Refractive

2.

Which type of interaction is this?

a)

reflection

b)

refraction

c)

diffraction

d)

interference

3.

Which type of interaction is this?

a)

reflection

b)

refraction

c)

diffraction

d)

interference

4.

Which type of interaction is this?

a)

reflection

b)

refraction

c)

diffraction

d)

interference

5.

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

a)

reflection

b)

diffraction

c)

interference

6.

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

a)

diffraction interference

b)

destructive interference

c)

constructive interference

7.

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

a)

diffraction interference

b)

destructive interference

c)

constructive interference

8.

Light spreads out after it travels through a keyhole.

a)

refraction

b)

diffraction

c)

angle of reflection

d)

angle of incidence

9.

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

a)

Constructive

b)

Destructive

c)

Diffractive

d)

Refractive

10.

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

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

c)

Diffraction

d)

Interference

11.

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

a)

Single bright spot

b)

Alternating bright and dark fringes

c)

Uniform brightness

d)

Random spots

12.

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

a)

Mirage formation

b)

Rainbow formation

c)

X-ray crystallography

d)

Echo

13.

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

a)

Path difference is zero

b)

Path difference is an odd multiple of half wavelengths

c)

Path difference is an even multiple of half wavelengths

d)

Path difference is a quarter wavelength

14.

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

a)

Constructive interference

b)

Destructive interference

c)

Diffractive interference

d)

Resonant interference

15.

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

a)

Photoelectric effect

b)

Young's double-slit experiment

c)

Rutherford's gold foil experiment

d)

Millikan's oil drop experiment