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Why do we need equal or nearly equal amplitudes for the two interfering waves?
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If one wave has a much larger amplitude, this wave will "overshadow" any interference effect. For example, you won't see complete destructive interference - only a partial one.
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What determines the amplitude of a wave produced by inference?
The sum of the amplitudes of the waves at each point in space that are interfering with each other.
What determines the amplitude of the wave produced by interference?
The sum of the amplitudes of the waves at each point in pace that are interfering with each other.
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 are beats generated in two interfering waves?
Beats are generated by two interfering waves when they have slightly different frequencies.
How do you compare the energy of two different waves?
To compare the energy of two different waves, you measure their amplitudes
What determines the amplitude of a wave produced by inference?
The sum of the amplitudes of the waves at each point in space that are interfering with each other.
What determines the amplitude of the wave produced by interference?
The sum of the amplitudes of the waves at each point in pace that are interfering with each other.
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 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 waves carry more energy than other waves if the amplitudes of waves are equal?
In general, higher frequency waves carry more energy than waves of lower frequency if their amplitudes are equal. This is absolutely true of electromagnetic waves, and can probably be most easily demonstrated there.
When are beats generated in two interfering waves?
Beats are generated by two interfering waves when they have slightly different frequencies.
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
What do P waves do to buildings?
P waves do not cause significant damage to buildings, due to their bigger amplitudes.
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
What happens when two crests of two waves overlap?
The amplitudes add.
