Two identical sources A and B emit in-phase plane radio waves with frequency 5.21E4 Hz and intensity 2.45E2 W/m2. A detector placed at location P closer to source B than source A detects a constructive interference. What is the minimum value of the path difference |AP–BP| (in m)?

Two identical sources A and B emit in-phase plane radio waves with frequency 5.21E4 Hz and intensity 2.45E2 W/m2. A detector placed at location P closer to source B than source A detects a constructive interference. What is the minimum value of the path difference |AP–BP| (in m)?

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The word "constructive" signifies addition in interference. Constructive interference occurs when the path of the waves that start from the slit differs by 1 entire wavelength or in the intervals of the same. Hence, the waves that are presented on the screen are in phase (crest to crest/trough to trough). The waves interfering constructively forms bright fringes on the screen.

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