Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Interference

Interference — practice question

Two coherent electromagnetic waves are moving through a vacuum. The two waves overlap at one point. At this point, the two waves have unequal intensities. Which statement about the waves is not correct?

  • AThey have a constant phase difference at the point.
  • BThey have the same amplitude at the point.
  • CThey have the same frequency.
  • DThey travel at the same speed.

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