College Physics (4th Edition)

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Review & Synthesis: Chapters 9-12 - MCAT Review - Page 470: 6

Answer

The correct answer is: B. Between 2 units and 8 units

Work Step by Step

If destructive interference occurs, then the amplitude will be $5~units - 3~units$ which is $2~units$ If constructive interference occurs, then the amplitude will be $5~units + 3~units$ which is $8~units$ Since these two values are the extreme points, the range of possible amplitudes is $2~units$ to $8~units$ The correct answer is: B. Between 2 units and 8 units
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