University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 36 - Diffraction - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1211: Q36.10

Answer

The woofer has a large diameter.

Work Step by Step

If the high frequency sounds (short wavelength) were to be emitted by a large diameter speaker, the central maximum would be quite narrow. This is not desired. This is shown by equation 36.2. A smaller width a is better with short wavelength $\lambda$, if the angle $\theta$ is to be large.
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