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 combine?
  1. Constructive interference
  2. Destructive interference
  3. No interference
  4. Partial interference

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the result of interference when two waves of equal amplitude and opposite phase combine?
  • 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: When two waves combine, they can add together or cancel each other out.
  • Step 5: In this case, since the waves are of equal amplitude and opposite phase, they will cancel each other out.
  • Step 6: The result of this cancellation is called destructive interference, which means there is no wave left.
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