Destructive intereference in a wave

  • Thread starter Thread starter Terp
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Wave
AI Thread Summary
To achieve complete destructive interference in a wave, the phase difference must be an odd multiple of pi. The user initially attempted solutions involving 0 + pi*n and 0 + 3pi*n but found them incorrect. They are considering the phase shift of pi + 2*pi*n as a potential solution. The discussion highlights the need for clarity on phase relationships in wave interference. Seeking confirmation before submission indicates uncertainty in the approach to the problem.
Terp
Messages
40
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement



wtf.jpg

Homework Equations



None really.

The Attempt at a Solution



I know that to make a wave completely destructive to the original I'd have to add pi, so I tried the answer 0+pi*n, which was wrong. I also tried 0 + 3pi*n, which would shift the wave to another destructive position but that wasn't correct either. Would any of you guys know what I'm doing wrong or overlooking? Thanks a lot!

I'm thinking that it may be pi + 2*pi*n, but I want to get some opinions before I try submitting.
 
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
Bump!
 

Thread 'Struggling to understand the concept of this question (ice cube in water optics question)'

TL;DR Summary: I came across this question from a Sri Lankan A-level textbook. Question - An ice cube with a length of 10 cm is immersed in water at 0 °C. An observer observes the ice cube from the water, and it seems to be 7.75 cm long. If the refractive index of water is 4/3, find the height of the ice cube immersed in the water. I could not understand how the apparent height of the ice cube in the water depends on the height of the ice cube immersed in the water. Does anyone have an...
View full post »

Thread 'Rolling without slipping on a curved surface'

Kindly see the attached pdf. My attempt to solve it, is in it. I'm wondering if my solution is right. My idea is this: At any point of time, the ball may be assumed to be at an incline which is at an angle of θ(kindly see both the pics in the pdf file). The value of θ will continuously change and so will the value of friction. I'm not able to figure out, why my solution is wrong, if it is wrong .
View full post »

Similar threads

Olympiad question on destructive interference
Replies
3
Views
1K
How do we represent a triangle wave for input voltage in this circuit?
Replies
3
Views
747
New wave after superposition (interference)
Replies
4
Views
2K
Frequency at which no destructive interference occurs
Replies
7
Views
2K
Progressive wave, wavelength moving in the opposite direction
Replies
4
Views
1K
Uncertainties For Wave Packets
Replies
4
Views
957
Graphing the Superposition of Two Standing Waves
Replies
8
Views
2K
Superposition of two one-dimensional harmonic waves
Replies
10
Views
2K
Wave interference, "beats" problem
Replies
19
Views
1K
Equilibrium Position of a Hanging Candy Cane
Replies
17
Views
898

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top