Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Interference

Interference — practice question

Two microwave sources $P$ and $Q$ emit coherent waves with a phase difference of $180^{\circ}$. These waves share the same wavelength $\lambda$. At point $S$, the interference pattern formed by the two sources has a minimum. The distance $(QS - PS)$ is known as the path difference. In the expressions given, $n$ is an integer. Which expression gives the path difference?

  • A$n\lambda$
  • B$\tfrac{1}{2}n\lambda$
  • C$(n + \tfrac{1}{2})\lambda$
  • D$(2n + \tfrac{1}{2})\lambda$

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