Wave Interactions

• 2 waves are in phase so they show constructive interference

• 2 waves are out of phase so they so destructive interference

• 2 waves are in phase so diffraction is happening

• 2 waves are out of phase so diffraction is happening

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• 2 waves are in phase so they show constructive interference

• 2 waves are out of phase so they so destructive interference

• 2 waves are in phase so diffraction is happening

• 2 waves are out of phase so diffraction is happening

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• diffraction- the bending of a wave around or through a barrier

• refraction- the bending of a wave around or through a barrier

• diffraction- the bending of a wave as it enters a new medium

• refraction- the bending of a wave as it enters a new medium

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• diffraction- the bending of a wave around or through a barrier

• refraction- the bending of a wave around or through a barrier

• diffraction- the bending of a wave as it enters a new medium

• refraction- the bending of a wave as it enters a new medium

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Which wave has the highest pitch (like a flute)?

• the top one

• the middle one

• the bottom one

• they all have the same pitch

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Which of these wave has the least energy?

• the top one

• the middle one

• the bottom one

• They all have the same volume

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Destructive interference between a wave and it's reflection results in a _________.

• Node

• Antinode

• refraction

• rarefaction

Constructive interference between a wave and it's reflection results in which of the following?

• antinodes

• all of these

• louder sounds

• addition of energy

Which of the following will NOT affect the speed of sound in a medium?

• frequency/pitch

• temperature of the air

• state of matter (solid, liquid or gas)

• All of these will affect the speed of sound

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Which wave has 3 antinodes?

• the fundamental

• 2nd harmonic

• 3rd harmonic

• 4th harmonic

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