An Observer Stands 3 M from Speaker a and 4

question 30

Multiple Choice

An observer stands 3 m from speaker A and 4 m from speaker B. Both speakers, oscillating in phase, produce 170 Hz waves. The speed of sound in air is 340 m/s. What is the phase difference (in radians) between the waves from A and B at the observer's location, point P?

• A) 0
• C) π
• D) 2π
• E) 4π

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