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Two rays of light from the same source destructively interfere if their path lengths differ by how much

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Step-by-step explanation:

If Two rays of light from the same source destructively interfere, their path lengths will differ by ( n + 1/2) wavelength

For destructive interference, the path difference is an odd number of half wavelength.

Effect of interference of light are:

1.) Haloes of light around street lamps

2.) The moon on a foggy night

3.) Light and dark bands of light.

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