Under the correct conditions, two light waves can produce regions of reinforcement and regions of cancellation. This phenomenon is known as
A) interference.
B) reflection.
C) polarization.
D) refraction.

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This phenomenon is known as interference, which occurs when two or more waves interact with each other. When the peaks of two waves coincide, they reinforce each other, producing a region of constructive interference. On the other hand, when the peak of one wave coincides with the trough of another wave, they cancel each other out, producing a region of destructive interference.

Under the Correct Conditions, Two Light Waves Can Produce Regions