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What are four different things that can happen to the waves when they meet an obstacle?
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∙ 15y ago
In general waves can:
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Wrap around the obstacle. This happens when the wavelength is larger than obstacle size.
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Bounce back as an echo off the obstacle. This happens when the wavelength is shorter than the obstacle size.
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Be absorbed by the obstacle. This occurs when the natural frequency of the obstacle matches the frequency of the wave...so-called resonance.
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Pass through the obstacle. There are several ways this can happen. But visible light passing through a glass window is one example.
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