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JAMB Physics 1983 Question 27

Question 27

Waves

Ripples on water are similar to light waves in that they both

  1. A.have the same wavelength
  2. B.are longitudinal
  3. C.cannot be reflected
  4. D.travel at the same speed
  5. E.can be refracted and diffracted.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (can be refracted and diffracted.)

Explanation

Both are transverse waves, and like all waves both can be reflected, refracted and diffracted.