Two small speakers are separated by a distance of 7 cm, as shown. The speakers a

Question

Two small speakers are separated by a distance of 7 cm, as shown. The speakers are driven in phase with a sine wave signal of frequency 12 kHz. A small microphone is placed a distance 1.4 m away from the speakers on the axis running through the middle of the two speakers, and the microphone is then moved perpendicular to the axis.

Where does the microphone record the first minimum of the interference pattern from the speakers as measured from the axis (in meters)? The speed of sound in air is 3 m/s. Do not use the small angle approximation for this problem.

Explanation / Answer

we know that,

v = f lambda

lambda = v/f = 343/(12 x 10^3) = 0.0286 m = 2.86 cm

We know that, d sin(theta) = lambda/2

theta = sin^-1(2.86/2 x 7) = 11.8 deg

y = L tan(theta)

y = 1.4 x tan11.8 = 0.292 m

Hence, y = 0.292 m = 29.2 cm

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse T
• Subjects

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.