Which factor limits interference between waves? A constant phase relationship between waves Similar wave amplitudes Unequal wavelengths Radiation through the same region

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Justine Lester

20 December, 04:14

Which factor limits interference between waves? A constant phase relationship between waves Similar wave amplitudes Unequal wavelengths Radiation through the same region

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Paris Price · Answer 1

similar wave amplitudes

Explanation:

When two waves travelling in the same medium have similar wave amplitudes they are less likely to interfere with each other destructively or constructively because the interference between waves occur when the amplitudes of the waves arrive a position in the medium in opposite directions hence they add up (superposition) or cancel each other out.

Hence if the waves have similar wave amplitudes the interference between the waves will be limited.

Janiya Ferguson · Answer 2

Unequal Wavelengths

Explanation:

"To set up a stable and clear interference pattern, two conditions must be met: The sources of the waves must be coherent, which means they emit identical waves with a constant phase difference. The waves should be monochromatic - they should be of a single wavelength." So unequal wavelengths will limit the interference between the waves.

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