🌊 Wave Interference

Explore constructive and destructive interference patterns in water waves

Difficulty: ● Medium

📐 Physics Formulas
y = A sin(kx - ωt + φ)
Wave equation
Δφ = 2πΔd/λ
Phase difference
Constructive: Δd = nλ
In phase (bright)
Destructive: Δd = (n+½)λ
Out of phase (dark)
📚 Key Concepts
  • Waves superpose (add together)
  • Same phase = constructive interference (amplification)
  • Opposite phase = destructive interference (cancellation)
  • Path difference determines interference pattern
  • Wavelength affects pattern spacing
🔬 Try This
  • Click to add wave sources (max 5)
  • Try two sources to see classic pattern
  • Adjust frequency to change wavelength
  • Look for nodal lines (dark) and antinodal lines (bright)
  • Add 3+ sources for complex patterns
⚙️ Wave Parameters
Frequency 2.0 Hz
Amplitude 30
Wave Speed 80 px/s
Damping 0.002
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