Wave Interactions

Science, Grade 10

Wave Interactions

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1. Wave Interactions
A special type of interference produces a standing wave. These waves are formed by the wave and its reflected wave. The two waves combine to form one wave that appears to be standing still. The wave must have a special frequency in order to produce this standing wave. Musical instruments use standing waves to produce music. Standing waves can also be destructive. If standing waves are produced in a structure, such as a bridge, the structure can collapse.