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Transverse wave |
The direction in which the energy travels is perpendicular to the direction of the vibrations of the particles of the medium. |
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Longitudinal wave |
The direction in which the every travels is parallel to the direction of the vibration of the particles of the medium. |
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Diffraction |
The spreading of a wavefront into its geometrical shadow when passing through a gap or around an object. |
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Interference |
Interference will occur when the waves of a coherent source meet and combine. Can be destructive of constructive. |
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Coherent |
Coherent sources are waves which emit the same frequency and have waves which are in phase or have a constant wave difference. |
