Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Waves-II - Problems - Page 507: 20b

Answer

The amplitude of the net wave at P is zero.

Work Step by Step

We can find the path length difference to point P from $s_1$ and $s_2$: $\Delta L = \frac{\lambda}{2} = 0.5~\lambda$ Therefore, $s_1$ and $s_2$ produce fully destructive interference. Similarly, $s_3$ and $s_4$ produce fully destructive interference. Therefore, the amplitude of the net wave at P is zero.
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