Wave Interactions

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What is Constructive Interference?

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Constructive Interference occurs when two waves meet and combine to form a wave with a larger amplitude.

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What is Refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another, changing its speed.

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Can only light waves be reflected?

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False. Other types of waves, such as sound waves and water waves, can also be reflected.

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What do standing waves resemble?

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Standing waves resemble Transverse waves, but the energy does not keep moving in one direction.

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What happens to light waves when they are absorbed?

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When light waves are absorbed, they can be converted into heat.

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What is Reflection in wave interactions?

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Reflection is when a wave bounces back after hitting a barrier.

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What is Destructive Interference?

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Destructive Interference occurs when two waves meet and combine to form a wave with a smaller amplitude or cancel each other out.

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What is Diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings.

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What is the difference between Transverse and Longitudinal waves?

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Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while Longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of wave travel.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (km/s).