Question

Wave C has an amplitude of 1 and wave D has an amplitude of 3 as shown below. What will happen when the crests of these two waves superimpose?

Answer 1

They will interfere to create a crest with an amplitude of 4.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the waves meet, their energy is added together in a process called interference. At the point where a crest from one wave meets the crest from another wave, constructive interference occurs. This is known as the principle of superposition. The superimposed waves will create a crest that is greater than that of either wave alone. In fact, it will be equal to the sum of the amplitude of the two crests.

1+3=4

Answer 2

Answer:
Amplitude 4

When the two waves collide, because they are both crests there is constructive interference. This mean that at the point of collision the amplitude increases.

You add both the amplitudes
1+3=4