Wave Behavior
11th Grade · Science · 60 min
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Learning Objective
I can predict how wave properties change during reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference.
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When two waves combine it is called superposition, and when waves overlap it is called an interference pattern.
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Constructive interference occurs when a resultant wave has greater amplitude than the individual waves, while destructive interference occurs when the resultant wave has a smaller amplitude.
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When waves reach an opening they will bend around the edges, producing a phenomenon called diffraction, which is another kind of interference pattern.
