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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 refers to the interaction between two or more waves when they meet. It can result in constructive interference (waves combine and amplify each other) or destructive interference (waves cancel each other out).

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