Can Two Interfering Waves' Intensities Simply Be Added for Maximum Intensity?

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When two waves interfere, their intensities can be added to determine the maximum intensity, but this must be done at the correct time and position. The principle of constructive interference applies, where the waves align to enhance intensity. Careful consideration of the phase relationship between the waves is crucial for accurate calculations. The discussion references several educational resources for further understanding of wave interference. Accurate addition of wave intensities is essential for predicting the resulting intensity in interference patterns.
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hi..

Juz want to know if 2 waves were to interfere each other, in order to find the max intensity, is it possible to juz add the 2 wave intensity to find the max? if given that wave 1 intensity is
 
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Yes, but one must be careful to add the appropriate intensities at the corresponding time and position.

http://id.mind.net/~zona/mstm/physics/waves/interference/constructiveInterference/InterferenceExplanation2.html

http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/waves/u10l3c.html

http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/mmedia/waves/swf.html

http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/applets/fourier.html

http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/physics/ConstructiveInterference.html

http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/physics/Interference.html
 
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