Destructive Wave Interference

Cards (5)

  • 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.