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Physics
11th Grade
06/28/2017

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Interference
Definition
An effect that occurs when two or more waves overlap (superimpose) to produce a new pattern
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Coherence
Definition
a term used to indicate that the phase deference between two waves remains constant and doesn't vary with time
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Monochromatic
Definition
Sources have the same frequency
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Constructive interference
Definition
the interference that occurs when two waves meet at a point such that the resultant displacement is greater than the largest individual displacement
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Destructive interference
Definition
the interference that occurs when two waves meet at a point such that the resultant displacement is less that the largest individual displacement
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