Physics Review Question Unit: Waves Year: 1992 Question#: 36 Question: Which point on the wave diagram below is in phase with point A? (1 ) E (2 ) B (3 ) C (4 ) D What is this question really asking? Explanation by:JOHN L [ Return to question menu ] Answer 1 E INCORRECT Because E is already coming down. return to top Answer 2 B INCORRECT B Is coming down. return to top Answer 3 C INCORRECT C is in the trough return to top Answer 4 D CORRECT D is in perfect phase with A. To be in phase two points must have the same displacement from the equilibrium position and both be moving in the same direction. return to top What's this question really asking? What does in phase mean? return to top |
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