Question
In terms of wave interference, which of the following happens when crests from one wave overlap troughs from another wave?
the waves produce constructive interference
the waves produce linear progression
the waves produce destructive interference
the waves produce circular progression
the waves produce constructive interference
the waves produce linear progression
the waves produce destructive interference
the waves produce circular progression
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When crests from one wave overlap troughs from another wave, the waves produce **destructive interference**. This occurs because the crest of one wave (which represents a peak) aligns with the trough of another wave (which represents a low point), effectively reducing the overall amplitude of the resulting wave.