Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Interference

Interference — practice question

Coherent waves are generated at $P$ and at $Q$ and spread outwards in every direction. The line $RS$ lies midway between $P$ and $Q$ and is at right angles to the line joining $P$ and $Q$. The distance $RS$ is much larger than the distance $PQ$. On which line, or lines, can an interference pattern be seen?

  • Aboth $RS$ and $XY$
  • B$RS$ only
  • C$XY$ only
  • Dneither $RS$ nor $XY$

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