Wave Behaviors

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What is constructive interference?

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Constructive interference occurs when two or more waves meet and combine to produce a wave of greater amplitude.

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What is destructive interference?

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Destructive interference occurs when two or more waves meet and combine to produce a wave of lesser amplitude.

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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 is reflection in wave behavior?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a barrier or a surface.

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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 due to a change in speed.

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What is absorption in wave behavior?

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Absorption is the process by which a wave's energy is taken in by a material, converting it to other forms of energy.

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What is transmission in wave behavior?

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Transmission is the passing of waves through a medium without being absorbed or reflected.

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the maximum extent of a wave's displacement from its rest position, related to the wave's energy.

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What is frequency?

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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 happens to light when it hits a dark surface?

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When light hits a dark surface, it is mostly absorbed, which can cause the surface to heat up.