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A wave of amplitude 0.25 m interferes witha second wave of amplitude 0.19 mtrave

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Question

A wave of amplitude 0.25 m interferes witha second wave of amplitude 0.19 mtraveling in the same direction. (a) What is the largest resultant amplitudethat can occur, and under what conditions will this maximumoccur?
1 m
2 The two waves interferedestructively.
The two waves interfereconstructively.

(b) What is the smallest resultant amplitude that can occur, andunder what conditions will this minumum occur?
3 m
(a) What is the largest resultant amplitudethat can occur, and under what conditions will this maximumoccur?
1 m
2 The two waves interferedestructively.
The two waves interfereconstructively.

(b) What is the smallest resultant amplitude that can occur, andunder what conditions will this minumum occur?
3 m
2 The two waves interferedestructively.
The two waves interfereconstructively.
2 The two waves interferedestructively.
The two waves interfereconstructively.
2

Explanation / Answer

the largest resultant amplitude = 0.25 m + 0.19 m                                               = 0.44 m this is occured when Thetwo waves interfere constructively.
Smallest amplitude = 0.25 m - 0.19 m                              = 0.06 m This is occured when Thetwo waves interfere destructively