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Interference and diffraction

Waves are an important concept in physics; many observable phenomena are described using wave mechanics. Obvious examples include water waves and sound waves, and even electrons can have wave-like properties. Learn about waves and check your own knowledge at:

www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/waves/

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