Explore how waves combine through constructive and destructive interference
Individual Waves
Superposition (Combined Wave)
Resultant wave = Wave 1 + Wave 2
Wave Presets
Mixed
Interference Pattern
Wave 1
Wave 2
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Wave Superposition
When two waves meet, they combine by adding their amplitudes at each point. If peaks align (same phase), amplitude increases - constructive interference. If peak meets trough (180° out of phase), they cancel - destructive interference.