2006-12-21 03:26:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Understandable
2006-12-21 03:28:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
1. logically connected; consistent: a coherent argument.
2. cohering; sticking together: a coherent mass of sticky candies.
3. having a natural or due agreement of parts; harmonious: a coherent design.
4. Physics, Optics. of or pertaining to waves that maintain a fixed phase relationship, as in coherent light.
2006-12-21 03:29:57 · answer #2 · answered by Melanie K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
relating to, or having waves with similar direction, amplitude, and phase that are capable of exhibiting interference.
Also:
Sticking together; cohering.
Marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts: a coherent essay.
Physics: Of, relating to, or having waves with similar direction, amplitude, and phase that are capable of exhibiting interference.
Of or relating to a system of units of measurement in which a small number of basic units are defined from which all others in the system are derived by multiplication or division only.
Botany: Sticking to but not fused with a part or an organ of the same kind.
2006-12-21 03:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by Melli 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It can mean sticking together or having an agreement of parts i.e. harmonious. In Physics it means: Optics.of or pertaining to waves that maintain a fixed phase relationship, as in coherent light. Cf. laser.
Hope that helps.
2006-12-21 03:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by BlueFish 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Physics. Of, relating to, or having waves with similar direction, amplitude, and phase that are capable of exhibiting interference.
Of or relating to a system of units of measurement in which a small number of basic units are defined from which all others in the system are derived by multiplication or division only.
2006-12-21 03:33:55 · answer #5 · answered by mongo_wood 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Technically it means "moving in step" Coherent light is all of the same frequency and phase.
2006-12-21 03:29:45 · answer #6 · answered by Gene 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Showing logical consistency or intelligibility
2006-12-21 03:34:39 · answer #7 · answered by bobo 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not under the influence
2006-12-21 03:28:26 · answer #8 · answered by LuckyChucky 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The assistant or partner to herent
2006-12-21 03:35:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Why don't you go to www.dictionary.com and ask all words that you don't know there?
Words may mean differently the way they are used in a sentence.
2006-12-21 03:30:39 · answer #10 · answered by cee3pee0 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋