Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Waves-I - Problems - Page 474: 38a

Answer

$\phi_1 = (\pi) rad$

Work Step by Step

When the two waves are out of phase by $(\pi) ~rad$, the result is the smallest possible amplitude of the resultant wave. This is the phase difference which results in the most destructive interference. Thus the required phase difference is $\phi_1 = (\pi) rad$
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