Wave Behaviors

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What is destructive interference?

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Destructive interference occurs when two waves meet out of phase, resulting in a reduction or cancellation of the overall wave amplitude.

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What is constructive interference?

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Constructive interference occurs when two waves meet in phase, resulting in an increase in the overall wave amplitude.

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What is the Doppler Effect?

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The Doppler Effect is the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the wave source.

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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, allowing us to see objects.

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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 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 scattering?

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Scattering is the redirection of waves in different directions when they encounter small particles.

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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 up by a medium, converting it to other forms of energy.

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What is polarization?

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Polarization is the orientation of the oscillations of a wave in a particular direction, often seen in light waves.

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What is the principle of superposition?

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The principle of superposition states that when two or more waves overlap, the resulting wave is the sum of the individual waves.