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Wave Interference

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of interference is represented in this diagram?

a)

Constructive

b)

Destructive

2.

What type of interference is represented in the diagram?

a)

Constructive

b)

Destructive

3.

What's happening at A?

a)

Two crests are combining to create constructive interference.

b)

A crest and a trough are combining to create destructive interference.

c)

Two crests are combining to create destructive interference.

d)

A crest and trough are combining to create constructive interference.

4.

What is happening at B?

a)

Two crests are combining to create constructive interference.

b)

A crest and a trough are combining to create destructive interference.

c)

Two crests are combining to create destructive interference.

d)

A crest and a trough are combining to create constructive interference.

5.

What type of interference do noise cancelling headphones use?

a)

Constructive Interference

b)

Destructive Interference

6.

When a crest and a trough interfere, what occurs?

a)

They combine to create a higher amplitude wave.

b)

They counteract and the wave either lessens or stops completely.

c)

The wave changes into a longitudinal wave.

7.

What principle is responsible for alternating light and dark bands when light passes through two or more narrow slits?

a)

refraction

b)

polarization

c)

diffraction

d)

interference

8.
Constructive interference will cause the wave to 
a)
Increase its displacement
b)
Decrease its displacement 
c)
Make its displacement stay the same
9.

True or false: constructive interference can make sounds much louder.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What is the height of a wave from equilibrium?

a)

Amplitude

b)

Interference

c)

Wavelength

d)

Sound