14.5 - THE PRINCIPLE OF SUPERPOSITION OF WAVES
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What is the principle of superposition?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when two waves meet.
Define constructive interference.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when two crests align.
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What is superposition in wave theory?
💡 Hint: Think about how waves interact rather than disappear.
True or False: Destructive interference occurs when waves are in phase.
💡 Hint: Consider the alignment of crests and troughs.
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Two waves traveling in the same medium are described by the functions y1(x,t) = 3sin(2πx - 4πt) and y2(x,t) = 3sin(2πx - 4πt + π). What is the resultant wave function?
💡 Hint: Think about how to combine these two wave functions, especially considering their phase.
If the amplitude of two waves in phase is 5 units each, what is the amplitude of the resultant wave?
💡 Hint: What happens when you add together identical waves that align perfectly?
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