Wave Interactions

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What is wave interference?
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Interference occurs when two waves meet and combine to form a new wave pattern, either constructively or destructively.
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What is wave reflection?
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Wave reflection is the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a barrier.
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Explain wave refraction.
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Wave refraction is the bending of waves as they enter a different medium.
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Describe wave diffraction.
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Wave diffraction is the bending and spreading out of waves around obstacles and through openings.
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What causes standing waves?
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Standing waves are formed when two waves of the same frequency and amplitude, traveling in opposite directions, meet and interfere.
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