Two-Source Interference of Sound: Two in-phase loudspeakers that emit sound with the same frequency are placed along a wall and are separated by a distance of 5.00 m. A person is standing 12.0 m away from the wall, equidistant from the loudspeakers. When the person moves 1.00 m parallel to the wall, she experiences destructive interference for the first time. What is the frequency of the sound? The speed of sound in air is 343 m/s.

A. 211 Hz
B. 256 Hz
C. 422 Hz
D. 512 Hz
E. 674 Hz


Answer: C

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