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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| diffraction | the change in direction of a wave when it encounters an object or edge |
| refraction | the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another at an edge |
| standing wave | a pattern of vibration that resembles a stationary wave |
| reflection | the bouncing back of a wave when it meets a surface or boundary |
| constructive int. | interference that increases amplitude |
| destructive int. | interference that decreases amplitude |
| principle of superposition | method of adding crests and troughs of interfering waves |
| beats | |
| interference | |
| nodes | |
| sound | |
| pitch | |
| infrasonic | |
| ultrasonic | |
| doppler | |
| acoustics |