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P1 - Energy for the home

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The radio waves diffract round the hill because they have a longer wavelength. This is why their reception at home is good.

 

     

 P1 Diffraction

Syllabus Summary Questions Answers

       

         Diffraction is the spreading out of a wave.

         Diffraction happens when the wavelength of the wave is similar to the gap in the barrier.

         Narrow gap

    Wide gap