1 markProperties of Waves
CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)(iii)
Explain how a diffraction grating produces a spectrum.
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- 5(a)(i)Differentiate between the terms 'diffraction' and 'refraction'.[6 marks]
- 5(a)(ii)Describe how the width of the aperture through which a wave is passing affects the diffraction of the wave.[1 mark]
- 5(b)Calculate the wavelengths of the two colours.[5 marks]
- 5(c)With the aid of calculations, determine what would be observed at an angle of 54.8°.[4 marks]
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