Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Waves-II - Questions - Page 505: 2a

Answer

The phase difference is $~~2~wavelengths$

Work Step by Step

We can find the phase difference in terms of wavelengths: $\frac{\Delta L}{\lambda} = \frac{38~m-34~m}{2.0~m} = 2~wavelengths$ The phase difference is $~~2~wavelengths$
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