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Interference and diffraction MatchUp

Target Level
C
Running Total
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Attempt
1 of 3

Click on a top box, then click on its match below. Or, drag a top box and drop it onto the correct match. Match all pairs before clicking ‘Check’.

Normal
Monochromatic
Diffraction
Fringe
Interference
Plane transmission
Laser
Path difference
Multiple waves meeting at a single point and adding to create a single resultant amplitude
The spreading of waves at or around a material boundary
The difference in the distance traveled by waves from different sources to the same point
Light comprising a single wavelength
A distinct region of light or dark in a diffraction pattern
A light source which provides intense, monochromatic and coherent light
A wave passing a boundary with wavefronts parallel to the boundary.
dsinθ
At right angles to a boundary

This is your 1st attempt! You get 3 marks for each one you get right. Good luck!

Pass Mark
75%