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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2023 · Paper 13 · Question 28

9702Interference

Two coherent electromagnetic waves are travelling in a vacuum. The two waves meet at a point. At this point, the two waves have different intensities. Which statement about the waves is not correct?

  1. AThey have a constant phase difference at the point.
  2. BThey have the same amplitude at the point.
  3. CThey have the same frequency.
  4. DThey travel at the same speed.

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Correct answer: B. They have the same amplitude at the point.

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