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6 marksProperties of Waves

CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)(i)

Differentiate between the terms 'diffraction' and 'refraction'.

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  1. 5(a)(ii)Describe how the width of the aperture through which a wave is passing affects the diffraction of the wave.[1 mark]
  2. 5(a)(iii)Explain how a diffraction grating produces a spectrum.[1 mark]
  3. 5(b)Calculate the wavelengths of the two colours.[5 marks]
  4. 5(c)With the aid of calculations, determine what would be observed at an angle of 54.8°.[4 marks]

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