How Does Destructive Interference Occur With Different Sound Wavelengths?

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Destructive interference occurs when sound waves from two speakers with different wavelengths interact. In this case, a speaker emitting a wavelength of 0.02 m and another emitting 0.05 m are separated by 3 m. The equation d sin(theta) = m(wavelength) is applicable for calculating the positions of destructive interference. The first occurrence of destructive interference along the x-axis can be determined by applying this equation with the respective wavelengths.

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Homework Statement


Two speakers, one directly behind the other and along the x-axis, emit sound waves along the x-axis. The speaker in the back emits sound with a wavelength of .02 m and the speaker in the front emits waves with a wavelength of .05m. If the two speakers are separated by 3 m, where along the x-axis will destructive interference first occur?

Homework Equations


d sin(theta) = m(wavelength)

The Attempt at a Solution


How do I use the above equation if there are two wavelengths that I need to use?
 
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