Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Interference

Interference — practice question

Two wave sources emit coherent waves. Which condition has to be satisfied for these waves to be coherent?

  • AThe waves are emitted in phase.
  • BThe waves are emitted and move in opposite directions.
  • CThe waves are emitted with a constant phase difference.
  • DThe waves are emitted with the same amplitude.

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