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Use the following information to answer parts a and b. Wave 1 has an amplitude of 40.0 cm, and Wave 2 has an amplitude of 15.0 cm.
a) If the two waves constructively interfere, what is the maximum possible amplitude of their combined wave?
b) If the two waves were constructively interfering, but Wave 1 was shifted by 6π radians, would the change create constructive, destructive, or intermediate interference? Explain.
c) If the two waves destructively interfere, what is the maximum possible amplitude of their combined wave?