What is the result of interference when two waves of equal amplitude and opposit

Practice Questions

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What is the result of interference when two waves of equal amplitude and opposite phase meet?
  1. Constructive interference
  2. Destructive interference
  3. No interference
  4. Random interference

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the result of interference when two waves of equal amplitude and opposite phase meet?
  • Step 1: Understand what a wave is. A wave is a disturbance that travels through space and time, carrying energy.
  • Step 2: Know that amplitude is the height of the wave. Equal amplitude means both waves have the same height.
  • Step 3: Learn about phase. Opposite phase means that when one wave is at its highest point, the other wave is at its lowest point.
  • Step 4: Visualize the two waves. Draw one wave going up and the other wave going down, both having the same height.
  • Step 5: When these two waves meet, the upward part of one wave cancels out the downward part of the other wave.
  • Step 6: This cancellation means that there is no wave left at that point, which is called destructive interference.
  • Step 7: Conclude that the result of two waves of equal amplitude and opposite phase meeting is that they cancel each other out.
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