Two coherent wave sources A and B are placed on a 24[m] pole standing perpendicular to the ground. Source A is at the bottom of the pole while source B sits at top of the pole (image shown). If detector C is placed on the ground, 7[m] away from A, and detects constructive interference, which of the following is a possible wavelength coming from A and B?   a. 6 m b. 48 m c. 14 m d. 32 m

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Two coherent wave sources A and B are placed on a 24[m] pole standing perpendicular to the ground. Source A is at the bottom of the pole while source B sits at top of the pole (image shown). If detector C is placed on the ground, 7[m] away from A, and detects constructive interference, which of the following is a possible wavelength coming from A and B?

 

a. 6 m

b. 48 m

c. 14 m

d. 32 m

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