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ISBN: 9780133899634

Author: GIANCOLI

Publisher: PEARSON CO

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The word "constructive" signifies addition in interference. Constructive interference occurs when the path of the waves that start from the slit differs by 1 entire wavelength or in the intervals of the same. Hence, the waves that are presented on the sc…

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Chapter 31, Problem 17Q

The carrier frequencies of FM broadcasts are much higher than for AM broadcasts. On the basis of what you learned about diffraction in Chapter 15, explain why AM signals can be detected more readily than FM signals behind low hills or buildings.

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