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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q281 Mark

Which diagram shows the diffraction of water waves in a ripple tank?

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A[Diagram option A]

B[Diagram option B]

C[Diagram option C]

D[Diagram option D]

✓ Correct answer

C: [Diagram option C]

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Topic: Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 28.

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