Observing the Effects of Sound Wave Diffraction: A Demonstration Experiment

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To demonstrate sound wave diffraction, an experiment can be set up using a speaker, a slit, and a microphone connected to a CRO. Observations should focus on changes in the sound wave's intensity and pattern after passing through the slit, indicating diffraction has occurred. If the sound emerges as a parallel beam without spreading, diffraction is not present. Key results to portray include variations in sound intensity at different angles and the formation of a pattern similar to that seen in multiple-slit experiments. Clear evidence of diffraction can be concluded from these observations.
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Homework Statement


Write an experiment to demonstrate the diffraction of a sound wave and specify what has to observe to conclude that wave has been diffracted

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The Attempt at a Solution


I know that we've to create diffraction by using a speaker and a slit and a microphone connected to a cro. I don't know what is changed after the wave has been diffracted so we can conclude that wave has been diffracted
 
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If there was no diffraction, the sound might emerge from the slit as a parallel beam. But it doesn't.
 
Faiq said:

Homework Statement


Write an experiment to demonstrate the diffraction of a sound wave and specify what has to observe to conclude that wave has been diffracted

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I know that we've to create diffraction by using a speaker and a slit and a microphone connected to a cro. I don't know what is changed after the wave has been diffracted so we can conclude that wave has been diffracted
Hint -- are you familiar with what happens in multiple-slit experiments (with light or sound or other waves)?

http://sciencevault.net/11hscphys/82worldcommunicates/822 Sound.htm

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I know all the theory but I am asking what results should I portray so I can conclude to an another person the wave has diffracted
 
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