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Two identical loudspeakers 2.0 m apart are emitting sound...

Two identical loudspeakers $2.0 \mathrm{m}$ apart are emitting sound waves into a room where the speed of sound is $340 \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$. Abby is standing $5.0 \mathrm{m}$ in front of one of the speakers, perpendicular to the line joining the speakers, and hears a maximum in the intensity of the sound. What is the lowest possible frequency of sound for which this is possible?

Key Concepts

Wave Interference

Wave interference is the phenomenon where two or more waves superpose to form a resultant wave of greater, lower, or the same amplitude. This occurs widely in physics when coherent sources of the same frequency and phase emit waves that overlap, leading to patterns of constructive (maxima) or destructive (minima) interference.

Constructive Interference Condition

Constructive interference occurs when the difference in paths traveled by waves from two sources is an integer multiple of the wavelength, expressed as ?r = n? (with n being an integer, including zero). This condition ensures the peaks of the waves align, reinforcing the overall amplitude and producing a maximum in intensity.

Relationship Between Wave Speed, Frequency, and Wavelength

The fundamental relationship between a wave's speed, frequency, and wavelength is given by v = f?. This equation allows one to determine any one of these quantities if the other two are known. In acoustical problems, knowing the speed of sound and the wavelength determined by interference conditions enables the calculation of the frequency of the sound.

Geometric Calculation of Path Difference

To apply the interference conditions, it is necessary to calculate the difference in distances (path difference) from the observer to each source. This involves using geometric methods, such as the Pythagorean theorem, to accurately determine the distances based on the spatial configuration of the sources and the observer.

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