Question

g Two point sources emit sound waves of 1.0-m wavelength. The source 1 is at x = 0 and source 2 is at x = 2.0 m along x-axis. The sources, 2.0 m apart, emit waves which are in phase with each other at the instant of emission. Where, along the line between the sources, are the waves out of phase with each other by π radians?

Answer 1

constructive interferencia 0, 1 , 2 m

destructive inteferencia 1/4, 3/4. 5/4, 7/4 m

Step-by-step explanation:

This exercise is equivalent to the double slit experiment, the two sources are in phase and separated by a distance, therefore the waves observed in the line between them have an optical path difference and a phase difference, given by the expression

Δr / λ = Φ / 2π

Δr = Φ/2π λ

let's apply this expression to our case

λ = 1 m

Δr = Φ 1 / 2π

We have constructive interference for angle of Φ = 0, 2π, ...

let's find the values ​​where they occur

Φ Δr

0 0

2π 1

4π 2

Destructive interference occurs by Φ = π /2, 3π / 2, ...

Φ Δr

π/2 ¼ m

3π /2 ¾ m

5π /2 5/4 m

7π /2 7/4 m