When sound or light undergoes interference, it can sometimes
(a) build up to an amplitude greater than the sum of amplitudes.
(b) cancel completely.
(c) Both of these.
(d) Neither of these.
The correct option for the statement “When sound or light undergoes interference, it can sometimes”.
Answer to Problem 8RAT
The correct option for the statement “When sound or light undergoes interference, it can sometimes” is option (c).
Explanation of Solution
Interference is of two kinds, constructive interference, and destructive interference. When the crest of one wave projects the crest of another wave, then the crests there will combine together. The result is a wave of increased amplitude. This is constructive interference.
When the crest of one wave overlaps the trough, the high portions of one wave will simply fill in the low portions of the other. This is destructive interference, here, the amplitude will be zero. Thus, based on the kind of interference, the resultant amplitude varies.
Conclusion:
Therefore, correct option for the statement “When sound or light undergoes interference, it can sometimes” is option (c).
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