The problem states that "the two sources are driven in phase", which means they have both the same frequency and phase.StillAnotherDave said:
berkeman said:The problem states that "the two sources are driven in phase", which means they have both the same frequency and phase.
Go youtube a few videos on wave interference then you'll understand conceptually what is going on. After that you can start thinking about the math.StillAnotherDave said:
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A wave is a disturbance or oscillation that travels through space and matter, transferring energy from one place to another.
There are two main types of waves: mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves. Mechanical waves require a medium, such as air or water, to travel through while electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space.
In a transverse wave, the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while in a longitudinal wave, the oscillations are parallel to the direction of wave travel. Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves, while light waves are an example of transverse waves.
The wavelength of a wave is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase with each other. It is usually measured in meters, and it is inversely proportional to the frequency of the wave.
Frequency is the number of complete oscillations of a wave per second and is measured in Hertz (Hz). As frequency increases, the wavelength decreases, and the energy of the wave increases. Frequency also determines the pitch of a sound wave and the color of a light wave.