Wave Behaviour Flashcards

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1
Q

when a wave touches a fixed end

A

Flips upside-down, and travels backwards

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2
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when a wave touches a free end

A

Bounces off

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3
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when two pulses on the same end collide

A

make a super crest (size of amplitudes added) and then two waves move forward

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4
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when two pules (same size) on opposite ends (top, bottom) meet

A

make a node, then move forward

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5
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when two pulses (different sizes) on opposite ends (top, bottom) meet

A

make a crest, and move forward

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6
Q

Define constructive interference

A

Waves on the same side collide and add

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7
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Define destructive interference

A

Waves on different sides collide and move one wave with amplitude = amplitude 1 - amplitude 2

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