Question

Jaylen draws a diagram to show the behavior of light as it passes through an opening.

How can Jaylen correct the error in his diagram?

by drawing the arrows on the right side of the opening so they point outward instead of inward
by drawing the arrows on the left side of the diagram so they are parallel to the wave fronts instead of perpendicular
by drawing only two arrows on the right side of the opening, with one pointing upward and the other pointing downward
by drawing only two arrows on the left side of the diagram, with one parallel to the wave fronts and one perpendicular to the wave fronts

Answer 1

( a ). By drawing the arrows on the right side of the opening so they point outward instead of inward.

Step-by-step explanation:

As light is passing through a narrow hole, it is moving from left side to the right side, hence even after entering the opening its direction will not change.

This picture represent incorrect direction in right hand side. Light is moving from left to right and after passing the opening, it is expanding in outward directions hence Jaylen should correct the sign of the arrow by point them outwards.

Answer 2

Jaylen can correct the error in his diagram by:

"Drawing the arrows on the right side of the opening so they point outward instead of inward."

Step-by-step explanation:

The diagram that Jaylen made is showing diffraction of light in which when light passes through a narrow slit, it is diffracted into semi-circular waves. the direction remains the same.