Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
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Chapter 14, Problem 6RAT
When light undergoes interference, it can sometimes
(a) build up to more than sum of amplitude
(b) cancel completely
(c) Both of these
(d) Neither of these
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
The correct option for the statement “When the light undergoes interference, it can sometimes”.
Answer to Problem 6RAT
The correct option for the statement “When the light undergoes interference, it can sometimes” is option (c).
Explanation of Solution
Interference is the property of waves, where two waves superimpose to form a resultant wave. Interference is a property of all waves, including light. All waves can undergo interference regardless of their coherence.
When the two waves superimpose on each other, the resultant wave will be of greater amplitude, lower amplitude, or the same amplitude as that of parent waves. The resultant wave can eliminate each other as two waves of the same frequency combined. The resultant amplitude is dependent upon the type of interference.
The interference makes the amplitude more than the sum of the two wave amplitude or can cancel completely.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct option for the statement “When the light undergoes interference, it can sometimes” is option (c).
Chapter 14 Solutions
Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
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