Determine if radio waves are constructive or destructive

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To determine if the radio waves from two out-of-phase antennas result in constructive or destructive interference at a given point, the wavelength and path difference must be analyzed. With a wavelength of 100m and a path difference of 200m, the waves are out of phase by 180 degrees. This phase difference leads to perfectly destructive interference at the specified point (300,800), contrary to initial assumptions of constructive interference. The confusion arises from the understanding of phase relationships and their impact on wave interference patterns. The conclusion is that the out-of-phase condition results in destructive interference at that location.
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I don't think I have to write out the problem but let me know.

There are two radio antennas emitting radio waves and a point was given to me to determine if constructive or destructive at that point.

I found the wavelength is 100m and the path difference is 200m. How can I determine if it is constructive or destructive??

edit: they are out of phase
 
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I'm going to bed soon and would lose if someone could help me out prior?
 
Do you mean they are out of phase (by 180°) as they are transmitted at the radio antennas?
 
SammyS said:
Do you mean they are out of phase (by 180°) as they are transmitted at the radio antennas?

I would assume so but the problem does not say.

Here is the full problem:

Two out-of-phase radio antennas at x = +/- 300m on the x-axis are emitting 3MHz radio waves.Is the point (300,800) a point of maximum constructive interference, perfect destructive interference, or something in between?

It seems like this would be constructive but the answer is perfectly destructive and it makes no sense.
 
If the antennas were in-phase, then there would be constructive interference.
 
SammyS said:
If the antennas were in-phase, then there would be constructive interference.

It is out-of-phase though.
 

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