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Interference
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Interference occurs when two sets of waves of the same frequency and wavelength cross. The displacement of the resultant wave is the sum of the displacements of individual waves at every point.

Interference has special pattern. The following figure shows the interfernece pattern of water waves.

See also constructive interference, destructive interference, fringe, refraction, reflection and diffraction.

Related topics:
10.2       Wave properties

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