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A-LevelPhysicsSuperposition9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q271 Mark

The three waves shown in each diagram have the same amplitude and frequency but different phase. They are added together to give a resultant wave. In which case is the resultant wave zero at this instant?

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A[Diagram option A]
B[Diagram option B]
C[Diagram option C]
D[Diagram option D]

✓ Correct answer

A: [Diagram option A]

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Superposition, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 27.

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