And how important is the "phase difference" when you "add" 2 oscillations with the same direction and period ?
2006-12-11 03:12:33 · 5 answers · asked by Lulu 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Some words relevant to addition of sinusoidal waves are reinforcement, and cancellation or nulling. The phase difference is very important. A 180 degree phase difference means cancellation; either partial if the two waves are unequal in amplitude or total if they are equal. Other phase differences will affect both the amplitude and the phase of the resultant.
2006-12-11 03:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by kirchwey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interference
harmonic oscillations
2006-12-11 21:10:47 · answer #2 · answered by chanljkk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean superposition?
The phase info you are talking about is "constructive" and "destructive" interference between multiple waves.
2006-12-11 11:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Transposing?
I think the first answer covers the second question.
2006-12-11 11:20:41 · answer #4 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
superposition
yes it's very important sometimes, the resulting amplitude depends on it.
2006-12-11 11:21:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋