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Hans observed properties of four different waves and recorded observations about each one in his chart.Which statement is best supported by the table?

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A
Wave W is being reflected, Wave X is being refracted, and waves Y and Z are being diffracted.
B
Wave X is being diffracted, Wave Z is being reflected, and waves Y and W are being refracted.
C
Wave X is being reflected, Wave Z is being refracted, and waves Y and W are being diffracted.
D
Wave W is being diffracted, Wave X is being reflected, and waves Y and Z are being refracted.
5

What will occur when the trough of Wave A overlaps the trough of Wave B?

A
Destructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have more energy than Wave A or Wave B.
B
Constructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have more energy than Wave A or Wave B.
C
Destructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have less energy than Wave A or Wave B.
D
Constructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have less energy than Wave A or Wave B.
7

Pierce conducts an experiment in which waves collide in a way that the energy increases. What has occurred?

A
refraction
B
reflection
C
constructive interference
D
destructive interference

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