Waves

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A type of wave where the medium vibrates parallel to the direction of the wave's motion, such as sound waves.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where the medium vibrates perpendicular to the direction of the wave's motion, such as light waves.

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What is reflection in wave behavior?

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The bouncing back of a wave when it hits a barrier, similar to a basketball hitting a backboard.

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What is the Doppler effect?

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The change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the wave source, often heard with sound waves.

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What is destructive interference?

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When two waves collide and the resulting wave has a smaller amplitude than the original waves.

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What is constructive interference?

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When two waves collide and the resulting wave has a larger amplitude than the original waves.

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What is diffraction?

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The bending of waves around obstacles or through openings, causing the wave to spread out.

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What is refraction?

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The change in direction of a wave as it passes from one medium to another due to a change in speed.

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What is a standing wave?

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A wave that remains in a constant position, formed by the interference of two waves traveling in opposite directions.

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What is a surface wave?

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A wave that travels along the surface of a medium, exhibiting characteristics of both longitudinal and transverse waves.