Question

large-amplitude wave in a valley phase) with Wave 2 (a wave with slightly smaller amplitude than Wave 2, in a peak phase)?Sharece knows that wave peaks and valleys can add and subtract. What would be the net effect if she was able to cross Wave 1 (a large-amplitude wave in a valley phase) with Wave 2 (a wave with slightly smaller amplitude than Wave 2, in a peak phase)?

Answer 1

Answer:

The two waves will add vectorially to produce a small amplitude wave in a valley phase.

Explanation:

The two waves will add vectorially to produce a small amplitude wave in a valley phase. This is because the amplitudes of the waves are slightly different and in opposite directions. When wave 1 cancels out all of wave 2, the resultant wave would be the slight difference between both waves, and it would be in the direction of wave 1 which is a valley phase.