wave properties

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What is refraction in wave behavior?

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Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another due to a change in their speed.

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What condition must two waves meet to undergo constructive interference?

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Two waves must be in phase to undergo constructive interference.

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What is amplitude in the context of wave properties?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the wave's energy.

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What is interference in wave behavior?

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Interference is the phenomenon that occurs when two or more waves overlap and combine to form a new wave pattern.

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What is constructive interference?

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Constructive interference occurs when two waves meet in phase, resulting in a wave with a larger amplitude.

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What is destructive interference?

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Destructive interference occurs when two waves meet out of phase, resulting in a wave with a smaller amplitude or cancellation.

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What is the difference between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a wave, while frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in a given time period.

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How does the medium affect wave speed?

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The speed of a wave is affected by the medium through which it travels; waves generally travel faster in solids than in liquids and gases.

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What is the principle of superposition in wave theory?

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The principle of superposition states that when two or more waves overlap, the resultant displacement is the sum of the individual displacements.

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What is a wavefront?

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A wavefront is an imaginary surface that connects all points of a wave that are in phase at a given time.