Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
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Chapter 35 - Interference - Problems - Page 1075: 24d

Answer

The maximum phase difference occurs when the phase difference is $\frac{1}{2}~\lambda$

Work Step by Step

The maximum phase difference occurs when the phase difference is $\frac{1}{2}~\lambda$ At this phase difference, the interference is fully destructive as the waves are exactly out of phase.
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