Chapter 12 - Waves 2

Question 1

Define the principle of superposition of waves.

Answer 1

Question 2

Describe constructive and destructive interference.

Answer 2

Question 3

Define interference.

Answer 3

Question 4

Define coherence.

Answer 4

Question 5

Define maxima and minima.

Answer 5

Question 6

Define path difference.

Answer 6

Question 7

What is the young double-slit experiment equation?

Answer 7

Where λ is the wavelength of the light, a is the separation between the slits, x is the separation of the fringes and D is the distances from the slits and the screen.

Question 8

Define a stationary wave.

Answer 8

Question 9

Describe where the nodes and antinodes are for a stationary wave.

Answer 9

Question 10

What are the differences in energy transfer and wavelength between progressive and stationary waves.

Answer 10

Question 11

What are the differences in phase differences and amplitude between progressive and stationary waves.

Answer 11

Question 12

Define the fundamental frequency and harmonics.

Answer 12

Question 13

Describe each harmonic, in terms of a string and its lengths.

Answer 13

Question 14

Describe each harmonic, in terms of an open pipe at one end.

Answer 14

Question 15

Describe each harmonic, in terms of an open pipe at both ends.

Answer 15