Interference and Diffraction

The combination of two waves to form a larger amplitude is what type of interference?

• Constructive

• Destructive

• Diffractive

• Refractive

Which type of interaction is this?

• reflection

• refraction

• diffraction

• interference

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Which type of interaction is this?

• reflection

• refraction

• diffraction

• interference

Which type of interaction is this?

• reflection

• refraction

• diffraction

• interference

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What is it called when two waves combine to form a new wave?

• reflection

• diffraction

• interference

What happens when the crests of two waves overlap to form a larger wave?

• diffraction interference

• destructive interference

• constructive interference

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What happens when the crest of one wave overlaps the trough of a different wave?

• diffraction interference

• destructive interference

• constructive interference

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Light spreads out after it travels through a keyhole.

• refraction

• diffraction

• angle of reflection

• angle of incidence

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Waves can meet and form a smaller amplitude.  If this occurs, it is called

• Constructive

• Destructive

• Diffractive

• Refractive

What is the phenomenon called when light waves bend around obstacles and spread out?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Interference