Physics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2022 · Paper 12 · Question 24
9702Interference
Two coherent progressive waves from different sources meet at a point. Which condition must be satisfied for there to be zero resultant amplitude at the point where the waves meet?
- AThe two waves must be emitted from their sources with the same intensity.
- BThe two waves must be in phase with each other at the point.
- CThe two waves must be travelling in opposite directions.
- DThe two waves must have the same amplitude at the point.
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Correct answer: D. The two waves must have the same amplitude at the point.
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