Wave Interference

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written by Pascal Renault

Available Languages: English, French

This applet illustrates the principles of constructive and destructive interference in transverse waves moving in opposite directions. Users can begin by shaping the two wave pulses using the two sets of handles located at both ends of a line. Clicking on "Run!" will allow users to view the resulting interference as the pulses travel along the line.

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http://pascalsphysics.com/wave_interference.html

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Oscillations & Waves - Wave Motion = Interference and Diffraction = Transverse Pulses and Waves	- High School - Lower Undergraduate - Middle School	- Instructional Material = Demonstration = Interactive Simulation = Simulation

Appropriate Courses	Categories	Ratings
- Physical Science - Physics First - Conceptual Physics - Algebra-based Physics - AP Physics	- Laboratory	Currently 0.0/5 Want to rate this material? Login here!

Intended Users:: Learner
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Formats:: application/shockwave
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Access Rights:: Free access
Restriction:: © 2000 Pascal Renault
Keywords:: constructive, destructive, interference, pulse, superposition, waves
Record Creator:: Metadata instance created October 21, 2005 by Ed Lee
Record Updated:: August 8, 2016 by Bruce Mason
Last Update when Cataloged:: February 5, 2006
Other Collections:: The Physics To Go

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