eli5 How does destructive interference work?

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I understand that it’s basically opposite waves cancelling each other out. But I want to know why it works. Sorry in advance, if I’m not clear.

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Imagine there is a big heavy box that you have to drag across the floor, so you call a buddy to help you out. If your friend is pushing from the same side as you, the mix of efforts results in a bigger push, but if he’s on the other side pushing againts you, then the efforts cancel each other out. That’s basically destructive interference.

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