Wave Interference Calculator

Calculate the resultant wave from two interfering waves using superposition principle

0° = constructive interference, 180° = destructive interference

Formula Used

A = sqrt(A1² + A2² + 2·A1·A2·cos(φ))

Where: A = resultant amplitude, A1, A2 = individual amplitudes, φ = phase difference

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Formula Source: University Physics

by Young & Freedman

🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.