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Chapter 2 vocab quiz
waves
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the change in direction of a when it encounters an obstacle or edge | Diffraction |
| the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another at an angle | Refraction |
| a pattern of vibration that resembles a stationary wave | Standing Wave |
| the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface or boundary | Reflection |
| interference that increases amplitude | Constructive interference |
| interference that decreases amplitude | Destructive interference |