Wave Properties and Behavior

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Absorbed

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The process by which a substance takes in energy, such as light or sound, rather than reflecting or transmitting it.

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Amplitude

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The maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, related to the wave's energy.

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Angle of Incidence

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The angle formed between an incoming wave and the normal (perpendicular) line at the point of contact with a surface.

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Angle of Reflection

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The angle formed between a reflected wave and the normal line at the point of reflection.

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Compression

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A region in a longitudinal wave where particles are closer together due to the wave's energy.

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Compressional Wave

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A type of wave, also known as a longitudinal wave, where particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

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Constructive Interference

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Occurs when two or more waves combine to form a wave with a larger amplitude.

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Crest

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The highest point of a wave.

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Density

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The mass per unit volume of a substance, typically measured in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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Destructive Interference

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Occurs when two or more waves combine to form a wave with a smaller amplitude, potentially canceling each other out.