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To my understanding, Light defies current physics, which, actually light created the rule that you cannot know, predict and determine everything in physics.Example, light is a wave and a particle. What? But it is. You see, subatomic light particles are very confusing. You can, theoretically, determine if a coin will be heads or tails by determining the current air flow, the force of the toss, etc. But photons, they are utterly unpredictable. All photons are the same, although, using an example, 95% photons go through a window, but 5% do not. Photons are identical right? Then why did 5% rebound off of the window? Not the electrons from the windows hitting the photons. See? Even the same subatomic particles will have different effects on objects.
But get this, some of those same photons that rebounded from the window still went through. What do scientists call this? Superposition. Get it? Light is so confusing to even astrophysical prodigy's like Steven Hawking. Einstein said in anger "God does not play dice with the universe!" Now, Steven Hawking says " not only does God play dice with the universe, he throws the dice where we cannot see them" So Superposition particles really only superposition because they can. Does it make sense? No. Is it possible? Of course! Scientists have seen both of the same subatomic particles at the same time. They are real, they don't make sense, Period.
some inormation was used: "Quantum Theory Cannot Hurt You: A Guide To The Universe" By Marcus Chown, and the rest by me, a 12-year old science lover.
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State the principle of superposition of waves?
superposition of waves is the vector sum of the individual displacements
What are two types of interference waves?
Constructive Interference is when waves allign or "in phase" meaning wave peaks and troughs match. The amplitude of the two waves adds up, creating a bigger combined amplitude.Destructive interference is when waves are "out of phase." The amplitudes along the meeting points of the two waves combine, having a negative effect. If the amplitudes are exactly equal and opposite, the waves will cancel each other out.
Why does a node in a standing wave have zero displacement?
a node results from the superposition of two waves going in the opposite directions. Where the node is, the two waves cancel each other out.
How do you compare the energy of two different waves?
To compare the energy of two different waves, you measure their amplitudes
What describes how to compare the energy of two different waves?
measure their amplitudes
Why are use superposition theorem?
Why be use does Superposition. imposissition waves wavees 2 direction opposite interference!
State the principle of superposition of waves?
superposition of waves is the vector sum of the individual displacements
How are sound waves made?
sound waves are made by amplitudes
What are two types of interference waves?
Constructive Interference is when waves allign or "in phase" meaning wave peaks and troughs match. The amplitude of the two waves adds up, creating a bigger combined amplitude.Destructive interference is when waves are "out of phase." The amplitudes along the meeting points of the two waves combine, having a negative effect. If the amplitudes are exactly equal and opposite, the waves will cancel each other out.
Why does a node in a standing wave have zero displacement?
a node results from the superposition of two waves going in the opposite directions. Where the node is, the two waves cancel each other out.
Waves combine according to the principle of?
... superposition.
Analysisn the principle of superposition and moment area in shear force bending moment distribution?
Superposition of Waves: Linear Homogenous equations and the Superposition principal nonlinear superposition and consequences.
If wave amplitudes are equal will high-frequency waves carry more or less energy than low-frequency waves?
if wave amplitudes are equal ,will high frequency waves carry more or less energy than low frequency waves
How do you compare the energy of two different waves?
To compare the energy of two different waves, you measure their amplitudes
What do P waves do to buildings?
P waves do not cause significant damage to buildings, due to their bigger amplitudes.
What describes how to compare the energy of two different waves?
measure their amplitudes
What happens when two crests of two waves overlap?
The amplitudes add.
