Wave Superposition

What is the superposition of waves?

• when a single wave splits into two different waves at a point

• when two waves combine at the same place at the same time

According to superposition, which choice best describes what occurs when the waves pictured pass over one another?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

The two waves have positive amplitudes and will constructively interfere as they pass over each other.

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According to superposition, which choice best describes what occurs when the waves pictured pass over one another?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

The two waves are in phase with one another and will constructively interfere.

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According to superposition, which choice best describes what occurs when the waves pictured pass over one another?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

The two waves are opposites and will destructively interfere.

If two overlapping waves are in-phase, the resultant wave will have ______ compared to the two waves.

• Greater amplitude

• Greater frequency

• Greater wavelength

• Greater wave speed

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The following is an example of which type of interference? 

• constructive 

• destructive 

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What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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Which wave behavior do noise cancelling headphones use?

• diffraction

• refraction

• constructive interference

• destructive interference

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Which letter represents amplitude?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which property of these waves differs?

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Pitch

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