Superposition
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The [see page 13, affect] when two waves interfere with each each other.
Interference can be either:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Constructive | Amplify each other, when they have the same phase |
| Destructive | Cancel each other out, when they have inverse phase |
When waves encounter an obstacle they're reflected. When they reflect back onto themselves they can constructively (or destructively) interfere with themselves through superposition.