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The path difference for destructive inte...

The path difference for destructive interference is.....

A

`n lambda`

B

`((n+1)lambda)/(2)`

C

`n (lambda+1)`

D

`((2n+1)lambda)/(2)`

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Formula for path difference of destructive interference
`((2n+1) lambda)/(2)` where n=0,1,2,3...)
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