Wave Inference Flashcards
What happens when waves from two sources arrive in antiphase?
When waves from two sources arrive in antiphase, they cancel out.
What is the principle of superposition in relation to
The principle of superposition states that the total effect is the sum of individual effects.
How does the path difference affect whether waves arrive in phase or antiphase
The path difference determines whether waves arrive in phase or anti-phase.
How do waves add together constructively and destructively?
Waves add constructively when their amplitudes combine, and destructively when they cancel each other out.
How does the wavelength affect the path difference
The wavelength determines the path difference between waves and affects their interference pattern.
What conditions are necessary for two sources to be coherent?
Two sources are coherent when they have the same frequency and a constant phase difference.
How do waves arriving from two coherent sources interference constructively?
Waves from coherent sources combine in phase to create a larger wave through constructive interference.
What is wave interference?
Wave interference occurs when waves interact, producing a resultant wave.
