Wave Behaviors

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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 barrier or surface, such as light reflecting off a mirror.

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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 and direction, like light bending when it enters water.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the spreading out of waves when they pass through a narrow opening or around obstacles.

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What is resonance?

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Resonance is the phenomenon that occurs when a wave's frequency matches the natural frequency of an object, causing it to vibrate.

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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 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 happens to light when it moves from air to water?

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The light slows down and bends towards the normal line due to the change in medium.

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What is amplitude in wave behavior?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave, representing the peak of the wave's energy.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave, representing the lowest energy point of the wave.