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Homework Statement
Three speakers with the same effect are connected to the same tone generator are placed along the y-axis and sends out sound in equal directions. The distance a and b are in the same magnitude as the wave length of the sound.
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a)
The point P is located on a distance L >> a from the speakers along the x-axis. If only one speaker is connected the intensity in the point P is 15.0 mW/m^2. Which is the total intensity when all speakers are connected ?
b)
If the distance a = λ/4, which is the smallest distance b that gives maximum intensity along the y-axis from a distance L ?
Homework Equations
I = P/A
P(0) = (2vρI)^(1/2)
I = P(0)/(2vρr^2)
The Attempt at a Solution
I = P/A
ρ = 1.2929 kg/m^2 density of air
P(0) = (2vρI)^(1/2) = 115.5 pa
I = P(0)/(2vρr^2) <==> r = P(0)/(2vρI)^(1/2) = 31.62 m
If r is the distance from the point P to one of the three speakers, i don't know which one. And what do they mean with "The distance a and b are in the same magnitude as the wave length of the sound." ?