Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 35 - Interference - Questions - Page 1073: 7a

Answer

The interference produces a maximum all along path 1.

Work Step by Step

By symmetry, every point on path 1 is an equal distance from $S_1$ and $S_2$ Therefore, the path length difference is zero for all points on path 1. Since the sources are exactly in phase, the waves will be in phase at all points on path 1. Therefore, the interference produces a maximum all along path 1.
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