Physics_B_071525

What is the term for the phenomenon that occurs when two or more waves overlap and combine to form a new wave?

• Reflection

• Interference

• Refraction

• Diffraction

What determines whether interference between two waves is constructive or destructive?

• The amplitude of the waves

• The phase difference between the waves

• The color of the waves

• The temperature of the medium

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NGSS.HS-PS4-5

When two waves interfere constructively, what happens to the amplitude of the resulting wave compared to the original waves?

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It increases

• It becomes zero

Which of the following is a real-world application that uses destructive interference of sound waves?

• Loudspeakers

• Noise-cancelling headphones

• Microphones

• Megaphones

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NGSS.HS-PS4-5

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What is the principle called that states the resultant displacement at any point is the sum of the displacements due to each wave?

• Reflection principle

• Superposition principle

• Refraction principle

• Diffraction principle

Which apparatus is commonly used in experiments to study the interference of sound waves?

• Sonometer

• Quincke’s Tube

• Barometer

• Thermometer

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

If the frequency of a tuning fork is 417 Hz and the speed of sound is 346.6 m/s, what is the wavelength of the sound wave?

• 0.834 m

• 1.20 m

• 0.500 m

• 2.00 m

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which type of interference occurs when two waves meet in phase?

• Destructive interference

• Constructive interference

• Diffraction

• Reflection

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which type of interference results in a reduction or cancellation of wave amplitude?

• Constructive interference

• Destructive interference

• Reflection

• Refraction