Question
Wave A and Wave B possess identical amplitudes.
Which explanation most accurately describes the resultant wave when Wave A is combined with Wave B?
(1 point)
Responses
The resulting wave will exhibit an amplitude of zero.
The resulting wave will exhibit an amplitude of zero.
The resultant wave will display an amplitude greater than that of the original waves.
The resultant wave will display an amplitude greater than that of the original waves.
The resulting wave will possess a reduced amplitude compared to the original waves.
The resulting wave will possess a reduced amplitude compared to the original waves.
The resultant wave will exhibit an amplitude identical to that of the original waves.
Which explanation most accurately describes the resultant wave when Wave A is combined with Wave B?
(1 point)
Responses
The resulting wave will exhibit an amplitude of zero.
The resulting wave will exhibit an amplitude of zero.
The resultant wave will display an amplitude greater than that of the original waves.
The resultant wave will display an amplitude greater than that of the original waves.
The resulting wave will possess a reduced amplitude compared to the original waves.
The resulting wave will possess a reduced amplitude compared to the original waves.
The resultant wave will exhibit an amplitude identical to that of the original waves.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To determine the resultant wave when Wave A and Wave B with identical amplitudes are combined, we need to consider how they combine depending on their phase relationship.
1. If Wave A and Wave B are in phase (i.e., their peaks and troughs align), they will constructively interfere, resulting in a wave with an amplitude greater than that of the original waves.
2. If Wave A and Wave B are out of phase (i.e., the peak of one aligns with the trough of the other), they will destructively interfere. If their amplitudes are exactly equal, they will cancel each other out completely, resulting in a wave with an amplitude of zero.
3. If they are partially in phase or out of phase, the resultant wave will have a reduced amplitude compared to the individual waves.
Without specific information about their phase relationship, we cannot definitively choose one of the options provided. However, if we assume they are completely out of phase and cancel each other out, the correct answer would be:
**The resulting wave will exhibit an amplitude of zero.**
If there’s any other context that specifies their phase relationship, that could change the answer.
1. If Wave A and Wave B are in phase (i.e., their peaks and troughs align), they will constructively interfere, resulting in a wave with an amplitude greater than that of the original waves.
2. If Wave A and Wave B are out of phase (i.e., the peak of one aligns with the trough of the other), they will destructively interfere. If their amplitudes are exactly equal, they will cancel each other out completely, resulting in a wave with an amplitude of zero.
3. If they are partially in phase or out of phase, the resultant wave will have a reduced amplitude compared to the individual waves.
Without specific information about their phase relationship, we cannot definitively choose one of the options provided. However, if we assume they are completely out of phase and cancel each other out, the correct answer would be:
**The resulting wave will exhibit an amplitude of zero.**
If there’s any other context that specifies their phase relationship, that could change the answer.