Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Interference

Interference — practice question

Microwaves are produced by two sources located at points X and Y. These two waves overlap at point Z. The diagram illustrates the routes taken by the two waves. The waves released from points X and Y are coherent. What direct effect does coherence between the two waves have?

  • AThere is a constant difference in the path lengths $YZ$ and $XZ$.
  • BThere is a constant difference in phase between the two waves at $Z$.
  • CThere is a constant non-zero difference in frequency of the two waves at $Z$.
  • DThere is a constant non-zero difference in amplitude of the two waves at $Z$.

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