Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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

Answer

The amplitude of the net wave at P is $~~4~s_m$

Work Step by Step

The path length difference to point P from any pair of sources is $~~n~\lambda~~$ where $n$ is an integer Therefore, the four sources produce fully constructive interference. The amplitude of the net wave at P is the sum of the amplitudes of each source. Therefore, the amplitude of the net wave at P is $~~4~s_m$
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