Youngs double slit related problems

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The discussion revolves around Young's double slit experiment, focusing on interference patterns created by radio waves and light of distinct wavelengths. The first problem involves calculating the angle θ for constructive and destructive interference between two radio antennas spaced 2λ apart. The second problem requires determining the second wavelength when the third dark band of a 640 nm light source coincides with the fourth dark band of another wavelength. The provided link offers foundational information on these concepts.

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Gday, I am having some trouble with these questions because i was away for the two weeks when we did them any help or explanation would be greatly appreciated.

1) A transmitter drivest wo radio antenna A and B placed 2\lambda appart. Each atenna emit radio waves, in phase, uniformly in all directions. Angle \theta defines the direction to a distant point P. Find the value of \theta if there is

a) Constructive interference at P
b) Destructive interference at P



2) A light source emits light of two distinct wavelengths. One of these is 640 nm.
a) If the third dark band from the centre line of this wavelength conicides with the fourth dark band of the other wavelength when both wavelengths pass through the same doubleslits what is the second wavelength?

thank you, Alex ( i really don't know where to start)
 
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