Question
When two waves interfere, which of the following causes a cancelation of the two waves?
Group of answer choices
destructive interference
the fringe
the central line
constructive interference
Group of answer choices
destructive interference
the fringe
the central line
constructive interference
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct choice is **destructive interference**.
Destructive interference occurs when two waves overlap and their amplitudes are out of phase, resulting in a reduction or cancellation of the overall wave amplitude.
Destructive interference occurs when two waves overlap and their amplitudes are out of phase, resulting in a reduction or cancellation of the overall wave amplitude.