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Travels in transverse waves and does not require a medium |
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The wave fans out when it encounters an obstical or opening |
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Constructive Interference |
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When waves collide their crest add together |
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When opposite waves collide their crests subtract from each other. |
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List of transverse waves and their characterisitics |
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Longest wavelength, lowest frequency |
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Shortest wavelength, highest frequency |
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When the source and the observer are in motion relative to one another, the observed frequency can change |
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