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Use path difference and phase difference to explain maxima and minima.
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Refraction, diffraction and interference
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Interference
Aqa A Level PhysicsWaves
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Use path difference and phase difference to explain maxima and minima
- This point belongs to Refraction, diffraction and interference, especially Interference.
- You need to be able to use path difference and phase difference to explain maxima and minima.
- The key ideas to know are phase difference and path difference.
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phase differencepath difference
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