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

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Explanation by:JOHN L
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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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