Understanding Young's Experiment: Intensity Levels at Central Maximum Explained

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The discussion focuses on Young's experiment and the concept of intensity levels at the central maximum. When two sound sources of equal amplitude produce a combined intensity level of 50dB at the central maximum, the intensity level from a single source is calculated using the intensity equation for a double slit experiment. The central maximum refers to the brightest point in the interference pattern created by the two sources. Understanding this concept is crucial for grasping the principles of wave interference. The discussion emphasizes the importance of referring to textbooks for a deeper understanding of these concepts.
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Two same sound sources of equal amplitude, and the intensity level at central maximum is 50dB ,how much intensity level at this point when one source is present ?


What does it meant by intensity level at the central maximum ? Can somebody explain to me ?
 
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First off,
do read the textbook because its important that u understand what the central maximum is...

You may know that Young's expt produces alternate dark and bright bands and there is one central bright spot ... this is called the central maximum

Do u know the intensity equation for a double slit experiment ?
This question is almost directly answered with a single equation!

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thanks for your help
 
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