Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Interference

Interference — practice question

In the diagram, two wave sources, $S_1$ and $S_2$, are shown. Their oscillations have a phase difference of $180^{\circ}$. Each source produces a wave with wavelength $2.0\,\text{cm}$. By the time the wave from each source reaches point $P$, its amplitude is $x_0$. What is the amplitude of the oscillation at $P$?

  • A$0$
  • B$\frac{x_0}{2}$
  • C$x_0$
  • D$2x_0$

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