pulses and concepts Flashcards
1
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pulse
A
a single distrubance in a medium
2
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superpostion
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algebraic sum of the amplitudes of two pulses that occupy the same space at the same time
3
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constructive interference
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the phenomenon where the crest of one pulse overlaps with the crest of another to produce a pulse of increased amplitude
4
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destructive interference
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the phenomenon where the crest of one pulse overlaps with the trough of another, resulting in a pulse of reduced amplitude
