AP Physics 2 - Diffraction

Diffraction is

• the bounding back of waves when there is an opening

• the bending of waves around a small opening

Diffraction only occurs when the size of the opening is on the same order of magnitude as the wavelength of the waves

• False

• True

Describe a scenario where sound waves diffract.

Rewatch this part if you zoned out.  Its important for understanding the next part.

What do you think will be the outcome of this experiment?