Wave Behavior

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What is Refraction?

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The bending of waves as they enter a new medium.

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What is Reflection?

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Bouncing back of waves from a surface that it can’t pass through.

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What is Diffraction?

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The bending of waves as they pass through openings or around corners.

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What is Absorption in wave behavior?

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The process in which waves are absorbed by a material and converted into other forms of energy.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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It refracts, separating into different colors.

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What is the principle of superposition in wave interference?

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When two waves meet, they combine to form a new wave.

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What is an example of Reflection in everyday life?

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Seeing your image in a mirror.

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What is an example of Refraction in everyday life?

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A straw appearing bent in a glass of water.

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What is an example of Diffraction?

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Sound waves bending around a corner.

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What is the difference between constructive and destructive interference?

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Constructive interference occurs when waves add together, while destructive interference occurs when waves cancel each other out.

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