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Ch 35: Interference
Young & Freedman Calc - University Physics 15th Edition
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Capitolo 34, Problema 2b

Two radio antennas A and B radiate in phase. Antenna B is 120 m to the right of antenna A. Consider point Q along the extension of the line connecting the antennas, a horizontal distance of 40 m to the right of antenna B. The frequency, and hence the wavelength, of the emitted waves can be varied. What is the longest wavelength for which there will be constructive interference at point Q?

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Determine the condition for constructive interference: Constructive interference occurs when the path difference between the waves from the two antennas is an integer multiple of the wavelength, i.e., \( \Delta d = m \lambda \), where \( m \) is an integer (0, 1, 2, ...).
Calculate the path difference \( \Delta d \): The distance from antenna A to point Q is \( 120 + 40 = 160 \ \text{m} \), and the distance from antenna B to point Q is \( 40 \ \text{m} \). Thus, the path difference is \( \Delta d = 160 - 40 = 120 \ \text{m} \).
Set the path difference equal to an integer multiple of the wavelength: For constructive interference, \( \Delta d = m \lambda \). Substituting \( \Delta d = 120 \ \text{m} \), we get \( 120 = m \lambda \).
Find the longest wavelength: The longest wavelength corresponds to the smallest integer value of \( m \), which is \( m = 1 \). Substituting \( m = 1 \) into \( 120 = m \lambda \), we find \( \lambda = 120 \ \text{m} \).
Conclude the result: The longest wavelength for which there will be constructive interference at point Q is \( \lambda = 120 \ \text{m} \).

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