Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Waves-II - Questions - Page 505: 1a

Answer

We can rank the choices of $\phi$ according to the average rate at which the waves will transport energy: $0 \gt 0.2~wavelength \gt 0.5~wavelength$

Work Step by Step

When $\phi = 0$, the waves are in phase and there is fully constructive interference. When $\phi = 0.5$, there is fully destructive interference. We can rank the choices of $\phi$ according to the average rate at which the waves will transport energy: $0 \gt 0.2~wavelength \gt 0.5~wavelength$
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