What occurs when the trough of one light wave meets the crest of another light wave?

A) wave building
B) constructive interference
C) wave destruction
D) destructive interference

Question

What occurs when the trough of one light wave meets the crest of another light wave?

A) wave building
B) constructive interference
C) wave destruction
D) destructive interference

Lars · Answer

I'm pretty sure that D is my answer. Am i right?

Renne · Answer

D would be the answer because when two wave crests meet, their amplitude combines, resulting in constructive interference. On the other hand, if a wave crest meets a wave trough, they cancel each other out.

Lars · Answer

@renne wrote:

D would be the answer because when two wave crests meet, their amplitude combines, resulting in constructive interference. On the other hand, if a wave crest meets a wave trough, they cancel each other out.

Sweet, that's what I thought. Thank you for confirming!

Renne · Answer

@lars wrote:

@renne wrote:

D would be the answer because when two wave crests meet, their amplitude combines, resulting in constructive interference. On the other hand, if a wave crest meets a wave trough, they cancel each other out.

Sweet, that's what I thought. Thank you for confirming!

Ofc!^^