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Physics A: Problem Set 11: Interference and superposition

recommended reading

High Marks: 4:21–4:25, 4:28–4:32
Barron's Let's Review: 11.7 Interference
physics.info: Interference
Wikipedia: Interference (wave propagation), Superposition principle
HyperPhysics: Interference of sound
Mr. Machado: 05 Phase Angle, 06 Reflection and Interference

short answer

  1. Walking involves the coordinated periodic motion of various parts of your body. Identify any two body parts that are moving…
    1. in phase with each other
    2. out of phase with each other
    …when a typical person is walking.

draw

  1. worksheet-superposition-partial.pdf
    These unusually shaped wave pulses are heading towards each other in a medium whose wave speed is one grid unit per second. Draw the resulting shape of the medium one, two, three, and four seconds later. (The first and last problem have already been solved for you as a model.)

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