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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2016 · Q231 Mark

Diffraction is a term used to describe one aspect of wave behaviour. What does diffraction make possible?

Athe ability to hear around corners
Bthe ability to hear high frequency and low frequency sound waves
Cthe ability to hear loud and quiet sounds
Dthe ability to hear sound through a brick wall

✓ Correct answer

A: the ability to hear around corners

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Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 23.

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