Interference Flashcards by Paulo Solas

Q

Two waves In Phase have

A

Peaks, troughs and wavelengths equal to eachother

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Q

Constructive interference

A

Waves and peaks match
Reinforces the wave
Maxima occurs

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Q

Destructive interference

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Peak and troughs meet
Waves cancel out
Minima occur

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