Question

What results when two waves that are completely out of phase meet?

A: constructive interference that results in a greater amplitude
B: destructive interference that results in a greater frequency
C :destructive interference that results in a lower amplitude

Answer 1

Destructive interference occurs when the maxima of two waves are 180 degrees out of phase: a positive displacement of one wave is cancelled exactly by a negative displacement of the other wave. The amplitude of the resulting wave is zero.

Answer 2

The result is a superposition which is twice the amplitude of each input wave. Φ = π means the two waves are completely OUT OF PHASE, and so add completely destructively. The result is a superposition which has no amplitude at all.

Step-by-step explanation:

The result is a superposition which is twice the amplitude of each input wave. Φ = π means the two waves are completely OUT OF PHASE, and so add completely destructively. The result is a superposition which has no amplitude at all.