Which of the following is the best definition of destructive interference?
A) the blocking of one wave by another
B) the formation of a standing wave
C) the cancelling of one wave by another
D) the addition of one wave to another

Question

Which of the following is the best definition of destructive interference?
A) the blocking of one wave by another
B) the formation of a standing wave
C) the cancelling of one wave by another
D) the addition of one wave to another

radar · Answer

D.  When adding, waves that are out of phase is actually a subtractive process.  I would of rather seen D.  Combining of one wave with another.

radar · Answer

C.  Looks good, but leaves a lot to the imagination.  Adding or combining of waves that are equal and opposite in phase is like canceling.

anonymous · Answer

thank you!!