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compression the part of a longitudinal wave were the particles are close together because of the amount of energy.
Rarefaction The part of a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart.
Radio Waves Longest wavelengths, used in communication
Gamma Rays Shortest wavelengths, used in cancer treatment.
Reflection occurs when a wave bounces off a surface. For example, sound waves reflect off walls, and light waves can bounce off mirrors.
Refraction is the bending of waves as they enter a different medium. For example, light bending as it passes from air into water.
Diffraction: is the spreading out of waves when they pass through a narrow opening or around obstacles. This is often observed with sound waves and light waves.
Interference: occurs when two or more waves overlap, resulting in a new wave pattern. There are two types
Constructive Interference When waves add together to create a larger amplitude.
Destructive Interference: When waves cancel each other out, resulting in a smaller amplitude.
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