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Two speakers separated by a distance of 8.00 m create sound waves in phase with each other. You are 6.00 m from one speaker and 10.00 m from the other speaker as shown in the figure. What is the lowest frequency at which you hear complete destructive interference?
A. 43 Hz
B. 64 Hz
C. 86 Hz
D. 107 Hz
E. 128 Hz
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