Two identical waves, moving in the same direction along a stretched string , interfere with each other. The amplitude of each wave is 10 cm and the phase difference between them is 180o. What is the amplitude of the resultant wave due to the interference, and what is the type of interference? A. 0 and fully constructive B. 0 and fully destructive C. 20 cm and intermediate D. 20 cm and fully constructive

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Two identical waves, moving in the same direction along a stretched string , interfere with each other. The amplitude of each wave is 10 cm and the phase difference between them is 180o. What is the amplitude of the resultant wave due to the interference, and what is the type of interference?

A. 0 and fully constructive

B. 0 and fully destructive

C. 20 cm and intermediate

D. 20 cm and fully constructive

 

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