Two identical waves undergo pure constructive interference. Is the resultant intensity twice that of the individual waves?

Lexi Mcneil

Lexi Mcneil

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2022-07-17

Two identical waves undergo pure constructive interference. Is the resultant intensity twice that of the individual waves?

Answer & Explanation

Arthur Gillespie

Arthur Gillespie

Beginner2022-07-18Added 10 answers

Intensity depends on the square of the amplitude. In purely constructive interference, resulting amplitude will be double the one of each wave, which means that the intensity of superimposed wave will be 4 times the one of the each wave by itself.
Result:
No, it is 4 times that of individual waves.

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