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constructive interference

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noun

Physics.
  1. the interference of two or more waves of equal frequency and phase, resulting in their mutual reinforcement and producing a single amplitude equal to the sum of the amplitudes of the individual waves.


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This well-known fringe pattern phenomenon is caused by consistent constructive interference but has different characteristics when radio waves propagate around a neutron star.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

We now realize that it is the condition for constructive interference of an electron in a circular orbit.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

In this figure which points represent the points of constructive interference?

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

As the earthquake waves travel along the surface of Earth and reflect off denser rocks, constructive interference occurs at certain points.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

Tiny, finger-like structures in regular patterns act as reflection gratings, producing constructive interference that gives the feathers colors not solely due to their pigmentation.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

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