What will occur when the trough of Wave A overlaps the trough of Wave B?

A: Destructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have more energy than Wave A or Wave B.

B: Constructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have more energy than Wave A or Wave B.

C: Destructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have less energy than Wave A or Wave B.

D: Constructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have less energy than Wave A or Wave B.

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Averie Oneal

3 September, 10:24

What will occur when the trough of Wave A overlaps the trough of Wave B?

A: Destructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have more energy than Wave A or Wave B.

B: Constructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have more energy than Wave A or Wave B.

C: Destructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have less energy than Wave A or Wave B.

D: Constructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have less energy than Wave A or Wave B.

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Van Roberts · Answer 1

C because the wave length was longer

Patrick Hobbs · Answer 2

B. Constructive interference will occur, causing the new wave to have more energy than Wave A or Wave B.

Explanation:

Whenever waves meet in phase that is trough on trough or crest on crest a constructive interference occurs. A destructive interference only occurs when waves are out of phase.