Energy Dissipation, Constructive and Destructive Interference

Wave Damping Energy losses, called "damping," cause a wave to die away.
Constructive Interference Constructive interference is demonstrated with single transverse pulses in a Slinky™.
Destructive Interference Destructive interference is demonstrated with single transverse pulses in a Slinky™.

Important wave phenomena include energy dissipation (wave damping) and wave interference.


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