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Interference

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Interference occurs when two or more waves overlap and combine, resulting in either constructive interference (amplification) or destructive interference (cancellation).

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