Waves
an introduction
Waves
an introduction
There are 2 types of interference:
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Constructive is when 2 waves with the same sign on their amplitude merge to create a larger wave. Think about when you 'construct' a building, you build it up just like the waves are going up.
Destructive is when 2 waves with opposite signs on their amplitude merge to reduce their amplitude. Think about destruction, you brake things down to smaller pieces. The wave here is being made smaller.
Date last modified: February 7, 2012.
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