Reflection: a change in direction of a wave at a boundary between two different media. sentence: i saw my reflection in the mirror.
refraction: the bending of light as it passes from one transparent substance into another. sentence: when light goes through glass, it’s a refraction.
diffraction: the bending of waves around the corners of an obstacle. sentence: spaced tracks on a CD act as a diffraction.
absorption: the process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another. sentence: heat waves hitting the beach usually give most of their energy to the sand.
interference: when two waves lay on each other and their energies are either added together or cancelled out. sentence: interference waves can be observed with all types of waves.
standing wave: two waves moving in opposite directions. they both have the same amplitude or frequency. sentence: plucking the string of a guitar is an example of standing waves.
resonance: increased amplitude that occurs when the frequency of a force is equal or close to a natural frequency. sentence:a buzz in your car that only occurs at a certain speed is an example or resonance.
