2.1 - Superposition Principle
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What is the Superposition Principle?
💡 Hint: Think about how multiple waves combine.
Define constructive interference.
💡 Hint: Consider how waves behave when they align.
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What does the Superposition Principle state?
💡 Hint: Consider how waves combine at a point.
True or False: Destructive interference increases amplitude.
💡 Hint: Think about how waves out of phase interact.
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Describe a scenario where two wave sources produce both constructive and destructive interference. Include phase difference in your explanation.
💡 Hint: Consider where sounds overlap and how their waves interact.
Derive the resultant intensity given two waves of intensity 5 and 3 with a phase difference of 0 degrees.
💡 Hint: Plug in the values carefully and watch the phase difference.
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