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Wave interactions Flashcards

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What is reflection

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the bouncing of a wave

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What is diffraction

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the bending of waves

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What is refraction

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bending of waves between mediums

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What is interference

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the combination of waves resulting in a single wave

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Constructive vs. destructive interference

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Constructive results in a larger wave and destructive in a smaller

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