What Happens to Double Slit Diffraction in a Ripple Tank?

In summary, the statements are testing the relationship between frequency, distance, and angle in diffraction in a ripple tank. The first statement is false as halving the frequency actually results in doubling the angle between the zeroth and first order fringes. The second statement is true as halving both the frequency and the distance between the slits results in the same angle between the fringes. The third statement is false as doubling the frequency does not necessarily double the phase speed. The final statement is true as doubling the distance between the slits also results in doubling the angle between the fringes.
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  1. Consider diffraction in a ripple tank from two narrow slits. Answer true (T) or false (F) for each of the following statements. E.g., if the first statement is true and the rest false, enter TFFF. You have 6 tries.
    1. If the frequency of the wave source is halved, then the angle between the zeroth and first order fringes is doubled.
    2. If the frequency of the source and the space between the slits are both halved, then the angle between the zeroth and first order fringes stays the same.
    3. If the frequency of the wave source is doubled, then the phase speed of the waves doubles.
    4. If the distance between the slits is doubled, then the angle between the zeroth and first order fringes is doubled.
The attempt at a solution

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mfb said:
How did you get those answers?
I used the equation dsin(theta) = velocity / frequency
 
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As some of your answers are incorrect, a description for every answer could be useful.

The phase velocity is not covered by that equation.
 

FAQ: What Happens to Double Slit Diffraction in a Ripple Tank?

1. What is double slit diffraction ripple?

Double slit diffraction ripple is a phenomenon that occurs when a beam of light or particles passes through two narrow slits. The waves or particles spread out and interfere with each other, producing a pattern of light and dark fringes on a screen behind the slits.

2. How does double slit diffraction ripple occur?

Double slit diffraction ripple occurs due to the wave-like nature of light and particles. When the beam passes through the slits, it diffracts and creates a series of waves that interfere with each other, resulting in the pattern on the screen.

3. What factors affect the appearance of the double slit diffraction pattern?

The appearance of the double slit diffraction pattern is affected by the wavelength of the light or particles, the distance between the slits, and the distance between the slits and the screen. These factors determine the spacing and intensity of the fringes in the pattern.

4. Can double slit diffraction ripple be observed with any type of light or particles?

Yes, double slit diffraction ripple can be observed with any type of light or particles, as long as they have a wavelength small enough to diffract through the slits. This includes visible light, radio waves, and even electrons and atoms.

5. What is the significance of double slit diffraction ripple in science?

Double slit diffraction ripple is a fundamental principle in physics and has been used to test the wave-particle duality of light and matter. It also has practical applications in fields such as optics and spectroscopy, where the diffraction pattern can be used to analyze the properties of light and particles.

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