Author Question: What would you observe when two light waves meet in phase with one ... (Read 38 times)

kellyjaisingh · **on:** Jul 28, 2018

What would you observe when two light waves meet in phase with one another?

Question 2

Define and explain phase as it relates to wave motion.

juliaf · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Two waves are in phase with one another when they are displaced at all times in the
same direction will produce a brighter region on a screen.

Answer to Question 2

The phase of the vibrating particle experiencing the disturbance is a measure of its
position (an angular measurement) in reference to its equilibrium position.