How Far from the Midpoint is the First Point of Constructive Interference?

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The problem involves two in-phase loudspeakers emitting sound at 370 Hz, spaced 2.55 m apart, with a microphone placed midway between them. The wavelength is calculated using the speed of sound (340 m/s), resulting in approximately 0.919 m. For constructive interference, the path difference must equal a whole number of wavelengths, with the first point occurring at a distance of 0.919 m from the midpoint. The midpoint is located 1.275 m from either speaker, confirming that the first constructive interference point is indeed 0.919 m from the midpoint. The final answer for the distance from the midpoint to the first point of constructive interference is 0.919 m.
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Homework Statement


Two in-phase loudspeakers are 2.55 m apart. They emit sound with a frequency of 370.0 Hz. A microphone is placed half-way between the speakers and then moved along the line joining the two speakers until the first point of constructive interference is found. At what distance from that midpoint is that first point? The speed of sound in air is 340 m/s


Homework Equations


λ = v/f


The Attempt at a Solution


Ok, so first thing is to find the wavelength, v/f = 340/370 = 0.919m
What is wanted is constructive interference, so the path difference/λ should be a whole number, and the first point of constructive interference would be when path difference/λ = 1.
Now the midpoint between the two speakers is 2.55/2 = 1.275m.
Not really sure how to put it all together.
 
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Since you're solving for the distance between the central maximum and the first order maximum, L = \lambda.
 
1.275-0.919=0.356 will be distance from midpoint to point in which became interference.
 
No, the first constructive interference will occur 0.919 m from the midpoint.
 
I've actually tried both those answers and they didnt work.
I tried 2.55-0.919 = 1.63 then subtracted the midpoint, 1.275 from it, = 0.356m
 
The question is asking for the distance from the midpoint. Your final answer would be 0.919 m.
 
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