Wave Behaviors

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What is constructive interference?

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Constructive interference occurs when the crests of one wave overlap the crests of another wave, resulting in a wave of greater amplitude.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings, causing the waves to spread out.

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What happens to light when it is transmitted?

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When light is transmitted, it passes through a medium without being absorbed or reflected, allowing objects behind the medium to be seen clearly.

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What is an echo?

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An echo is a sound wave that reflects off a hard surface and returns to the listener.

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What color does an object appear if it absorbs all visible light?

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An object that absorbs all visible light appears black.

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What is reflection in wave behavior?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface that it cannot pass through.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another, changing speed and direction.

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as crests and troughs, move from their rest position.

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What is frequency in wave behavior?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in a specific amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.