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optimist prime asked in Science & MathematicsPhysics · 1 year ago

A wave of amplitude 0.29 m interferes with a second wave of amplitude 0.22 m traveling in the same direcion...?

A wave of amplitude 0.29 m interferes with a

second wave of amplitude 0.22 m traveling in

the same direction.

What is the largest resultant amplitude

that can occur?

Answer in units of m.

004 (part 2 of 2) 20.0 points

What is the smallest resultant amplitude that

can occur?

Answer in units of m.

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 year ago
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    If the waves constructively interfere (crest on crest), the amplitude is 0.51 m

    If they destructively interfere (trough on crest), then 0.07 m.

  • Vaman
    Lv 7
    1 year ago

    Greatest= 0.29+0.22=0.51m

    smallest = 0.29-0.22=0.07m

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