Wave Behavior

Reflection: when a wave hits an object and bounces off of it. 

The Law of Reflection: the angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection

Refraction—the bending of a wave caused by a change in speed as it moves from one medium to another. 

Diffraction—occurs when an object causes a wave to change direction and bend around it. 

Interference—when two or more waves combine (add up) to form a new wave.

•         Constructive interference—new wave is larger than before

•         Destructive interference—new wave is smaller than before

Resonance—the ability of an object to vibrate by absorbing energy at its natural frequency. 

•         All objects have a natural frequency that depends on their shape and size.