Wave behavior review

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What is constructive interference?

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Constructive interference occurs when two or more waves combine to produce a wave with a larger amplitude.

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What is destructive interference?

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Destructive interference occurs when two or more waves combine to produce a wave with a smaller amplitude or cancel each other out.

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What is diffraction?

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Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings, causing the waves to spread out.

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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.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the change in direction of a wave as it passes 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 medium, rather than being reflected or transmitted.

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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 is heard again after a delay.

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What is interference?

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Interference is the combination of two or more waves resulting in a single wave, which can be constructive or destructive.

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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).