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Unit 7: (PS.6) Waves
(PS.6c) Wave Interactions
Destructive Wave Interference
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Destructive
wave interference is when two waves come together and the
crest
of one wave
matches
up with the
trough
of the second wave.
Destructive
wave interference can cause the waves to
cancel out
while passing each other
The wave returns to
normal
after no longer
crossing
the other wave.
Two examples are
noise-cancelling
earphones and car
mufflers
When
added
together the
amplitude
is
decreased.