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How is diffraction different than reflection or refraction?
Diffraction occurs when waves encounter an obstacle or aperture and bend around it, spreading out in different directions. Reflection involves the bouncing back of waves off a surface at the same angle they hit it. Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another with different densities.
What happens when an earthquake occurs far from an observing station?
P-waves hit, followed by S-waves, followed by surface waves.
From which direction does the waves arrive at beach?
It depends on the wind direction. The waves may be straight on to the shore, or hit the shore at an angle.
Do waves hit the shoreline at an angle?
Yes, waves typically hit the shoreline at an angle due to the curvature of the coastline and the oblique angle at which they approach. This angle can vary depending on factors such as the direction of the prevailing winds and the shape of the coastline. The angle at which waves hit the shoreline can impact erosion and sediment transport processes.
What is diffraction of waves?
The apparent of wave through,around small obstacles and the spreading out of wave past small openings. When thinking of diffraction of a wave think of shining a flashlight around a corner. The light bends around the corner but there is a place where it is dark and the light does not hit. Diffraction of a wave is basically the wave bending around an object then dispersing out.
What kind of wave interaction occurs when ripples in a bath tub hit the wall of the tub?
The wave interaction that occurs when ripples in a bathtub hit the wall of the tub is called reflection. The waves bounce off the wall and can interfere constructively or destructively depending on the phase relationship between the incident and reflected waves.
What word describes the behavior of waves when they strike a surface?
The behavior of waves when they strike a surface is called reflection. This occurs when waves bounce off a surface at an angle equal to the angle at which they hit the surface.
How does reflection and water waves Interact?
Reflection of water waves occurs when the waves encounter a barrier and bounce back in the opposite direction. The angle at which the waves reflect depends on the angle at which they hit the barrier. The reflection of water waves is similar to the reflection of light waves, following the law of reflection.
How do you get past level 22 obstacle 2 on Tractor Mania?
when you hit the top dont pull the front of the tractor straight down wait till the trailer comes down a bit (pretty much take it slow
How do you get mystery badge on splash master?
Hit Every Obstacle in a Single Dive
How is echo heard?
The sound waves travel till a solid vertical obstacle, hit it and bounce back, travelling towards you. When they reach you, you can hear the sound you made, but it's several seconds off, the delay depending on the distance the sound had to cover.
When are waves reflected or refracted?
Waves are reflected when they bounce off a boundary between two mediums, such as air and water. Refraction occurs when waves change speed and direction as they pass from one medium to another, due to a change in their propagation velocity.
