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Physics Wave and Sound Intensity of Sound, Decibel Scale and Interference MCQ (Single Correct)

A sound source, detector and a movable wall are arranged as shown in figure. In this arrangement detector is detecting the maximum intensity. If the speed of sound is 330 m /s in air and frequency of source is 660 Hz, then find the minimum distance by which the wall should be moved away from source, so that detector detects minimum intensity.

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(12.5 cm)

Let SO + OD – SD = n λ ................ (I) constructive interference

⇒ SP + PD – SD = n λ + .............. (II) destructive interference

(II) – (I) gives

SP – SO + PD – OD =

OP + OP =

OP = = = = 0.125 m = 12.5 cm

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