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Radio waves from a star, of wavelength 154 m, reach a radio telescope by two separate paths, as shown in the figure below (not drawn to scale). One is a
direct path to the receiver, which is situated on the edge of a cliff by the ocean. The second is by reflection off the water. The first minimum of destructive
interference occurs when the star is e = 24.0° above the horizon. Find the height of the cliff. (Assume no phase change on reflection. The image is not
drawn to scale; assume that the height of the radio telescope is negligible compare to the height of the cliff.)
156.12
Your response differs from the correct answer by more than 10%. Double check your calculations. m
Direct
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Transcribed Image Text:Radio waves from a star, of wavelength 154 m, reach a radio telescope by two separate paths, as shown in the figure below (not drawn to scale). One is a direct path to the receiver, which is situated on the edge of a cliff by the ocean. The second is by reflection off the water. The first minimum of destructive interference occurs when the star is e = 24.0° above the horizon. Find the height of the cliff. (Assume no phase change on reflection. The image is not drawn to scale; assume that the height of the radio telescope is negligible compare to the height of the cliff.) 156.12 Your response differs from the correct answer by more than 10%. Double check your calculations. m Direct Radio path telescope Reflected path Need Help? Read It Master It
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