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During destructive interference,

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overlapping waves are said to be out of phase.

the compression of one wave overlaps with the rarefaction of another.

the compressions of the two waves meet at the same time and place.

the crests of two transverse waves meet at the same time and place.

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During destructive interference, the correct statements are:

  • overlapping waves are said to be out of phase.
  • the compression of one wave overlaps with the rarefaction of another.

The other two options do not apply to destructive interference:

  • the compressions of the two waves meeting at the same time and place refers to constructive interference.
  • the crests of two transverse waves meeting at the same time and place also refers to constructive interference.