What do interference and diffraction have in common

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Interference and diffraction both involve the behavior of waves, particularly sound waves, and share common characteristics such as maintaining the same frequency, speed, and wavelength after the processes occur. Both phenomena arise from the wave nature of sound, where waves can overlap and interact. In the double slit experiment, a single wave can diffract through multiple openings and interfere with itself, illustrating their interconnectedness. The environment plays a crucial role in preserving these properties, as it does not alter the waves. Understanding these commonalities enhances the comprehension of wave behavior in various contexts.
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What do interference and diffraction have in common? We are learning the sound waves, but I would like to know all the things they have in common.

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x2-x1=λ/2 (contructive)
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The waves have the same frequency, after the process (interference or diffraction) they don't change; The waves keep having the same frequency (the source doesn't change); They have the same speed and length as they had before, because the environment doesn't change.Can you tell me something else they have in common?
 
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In the double slit experiment a single wave can diffract through both slits and interfere with itself.
 

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