Physics A-Level
Maxima
What Maxima means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Maxima
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Reference: AQA
Regions where path difference equals a whole number of wavelengths, giving constructive superposition.
Topics that use Maxima
- Interference (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Coherence
- Coherent monochromatic sources
- Coherent sources
- Constructive interference
- Constructive superposition
- Destructive interference
- Destructive superposition
- Double-slit arrangement
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