1. Types of waves 2. The wave equation of motion: y(x,t) = ymsin(kx ...
1. Types of waves 2. The wave equation of motion: y(x,t) = ymsin(kx ...
1. Types of waves 2. The wave equation of motion: y(x,t) = ymsin(kx ...
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Wave Interference in 2-D<br />
Example problem<br />
λ<br />
S 1<br />
S 1<br />
r 1<br />
r 2<br />
S 2<br />
v<br />
d<br />
S 2<br />
r 1<br />
y<br />
“beach”<br />
“breakwater”<br />
r 2<br />
L<br />
lines <strong>of</strong> antinodes joins points <strong>of</strong> constructive<br />
interference (maximum amplitude)<br />
lines <strong>of</strong> nodes joins points <strong>of</strong> destructive<br />
interference (minimum amplitude)<br />
PHYS 1101, Winter 2009, Pr<strong>of</strong>. Clarke 21
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