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This question isn't finished...hard to answer, but if two waves with the same amplitude and wavelength travel together, and their phases are lined up exactly, they will combine to form one stronger wave with twice the amplitude, but still the same wavelength. If the phases are off by 180 degrees (hopefully you know what that means, if not, then think of a sine or cosine curve, if that helps, anyway:), then the waves will cancel each other out and cease to exist.
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What happens if 2 waves of equal amplitudes and wavelengths travel through a medium in such a way that a particular particle of the medium is at the crest of one wave and the trough of the other?
nothing.
Why do waves of different wavelengths travel at the same speed?
All light travel at the same speed.
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.
When two waves of the same wavelengths travel so that their crests and also troughs are aligned they are said to be?
cresent
The electromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths are?
Radio waves have the longest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum
What happens if 2 waves of equal amplitudes and wavelengths travel through a medium in such a way that a particular particle of the medium is at the crest of one wave and the trough of the other?
nothing.
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 is sound transimitted?
Sound is the compression of molecules and atoms in waves which can have different frequencies amplitudes and wavelengths that determine how we interpret the sound.
If two waves with equal amplitudes and wavelenghts travel through a medium in such a way that a particular particle of the medium is at the crest?
The particle will remain stationary due to interference
Why do waves of different wavelengths travel at the same speed?
All light travel at the same speed.
How are light and sound alike?
Sound and light are VERY Different. They are both waves... But light can travel through a vacuum and sound requires a medium (matter... Ex. air or water) to travel through. Also they are 2 different kinds of waves (Light~ Transverse, and Sound~ Longitudinal) Though there are some similarities. Both are waves. Therefore they have wavelengths, frequencies, amplitudes, and speeds. They both can be measured also.
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.
What kinds of waves have the longest wavelengths?
Radio waves have the longest wavelengths.
What kind of waves the longest wavelengths?
Radio waves have the longest wavelengths.
When two waves of the same wavelengths travel so that their crests and also troughs are aligned they are said to be?
cresent
Gamma rays faster than radio waves?
No. Gamma rays and radio waves are both electromagnetic waves and travel at the same speed. They just have different wavelengths/frequencies.
