Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Interference

Interference — practice question

Microwave sources P and Q emit coherent waves that have a phase difference of $180^\circ$. Both waves share the same wavelength $\lambda$. At point S, the interference pattern formed by waves from the two sources shows a minimum. The distance $(QS - PS)$ is known as the path difference. Which expression could represent the path difference?

  • A$\frac{\lambda}{4}$
  • B$\frac{\lambda}{2}$
  • C$\lambda$
  • D$\frac{3\lambda}{2}$

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