Answer:
λ = 5.65m
Explanation:
The Path Difference Condition is given as:
δ= ;
where lamda is represent by the symbol (λ) and is the wavelength we are meant to calculate.
m = no of openings which is 2
∴δ=
n is the index of refraction of the medium in which the wave is traveling
To find δ we have;
δ=
δ=
δ=
δ=
δ=
δ=
δ= 82.15 -73.68
δ= 8.47
Again remember; to calculate the wavelength of the ocean waves; we have:
δ=
δ= 8.47
8.47 =
λ =
λ = 5.65m