33 Flashcard

Front

How does the phase difference between two waves affect the interference pattern?

Back

It affects the amplitude of the resulting wave.

Front

Explain the concept of superposition in wave interaction.

Back

Waves combine their amplitudes when they meet.

Front

Define wave amplitude.

Back

The height of a wave from its rest position.

Front

What is the result when two waves with a phase difference of 180 degrees interfere?

Back

Destructive interference.

Front

What is the principle called when waves interact and their amplitudes combine?

Back

Superposition.

Front

What is constructive interference?

Back

When two waves combine to make a wave with a larger amplitude.

Front

What is destructive interference?

Back

When two waves combine to make a wave with a smaller amplitude or cancel each other out.

Front

Define wavelength.

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

The number of waves passing a point per second.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength and vice versa.