Superposition of continuous waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is a continuous wave
A
em wave which travels with:
same frequency
same amp
+ wavelength
2
Q
What is it called when peaks/troughs are produced at the same time and travel same distance
A
In phase, constructive interference
3
Q
What happens when production of peak coincides with production of trough and collision
A
anti-phase, destructive interference
4
Q
What would the path difference be for antiphase
A
half a wavelength
5
Q
what would the path difference be for in phase
A
integer values of wavelength
6
Q
What can phase difference be represented as
A
any degree 0-360
or in radians
