Simulation

Wave Interference Lab

Frequency · amplitude · phase · superposition

Learning outcomePredict constructive and destructive interference from wave phase and frequency.

Interactive model

Wave A amplitude1.00Wave B amplitude1.00Phase difference0 °

Result amplitude2.00

Phase difference0°

InterferenceMostly constructive

Learning focus

Move from constructive to destructive interference by changing phase.

Aresult = √(A₁² + A₂² + 2A₁A₂cosφ)