A-LevelPhysicsWavesFeb/Mar 2017Paper 1 Q281 Mark
A monochromatic plane wave of speed c and wavelength λ is diffracted at a small aperture. The diagram illustrates successive wavefronts. [Figure showing successive wavefronts G, H and point P related to diffraction through an aperture] After what time will some portion of the wavefront GH reach point P?
A3λ
2c
B2λ
c
C3λ
c
D4λ
c
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