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8 Fig. 8.1 shows plane waves passing through a gap in a barrier that is approximately equal to
the wavelength of the waves.

(a) What is the name given to the wave property shown in Fig. 8.1?

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(b) In the space below, carefully draw the pattern that would be obtained if the gap were
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(c) The effect in Fig. 8.1 is often shown using water waves on the surface of a tank of water.
These are transverse waves. Explain what is meant by a transverse wave.
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