Two sources of waves are in phase and produce identical waves. These sources are mounted at the corners of a square.At the center of the square waves from the sources produce constructive interference, no matter which two corners of the square are occupied by the sources.

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Approach:In this problem, we will focus on the concept of wave interference. Thus, we must know that the two types of interference are constructive and destructive interference. The former occurs at a point when two waves meet crest-to-crest and trough-to-trough, hence reinforcing each other. While the latter happens ata point when two waves meet crest-to-trough, thus mutually canceling each other.Solution:In a square, where two sources of waves that are in phase and generate identical waves placed at any corner produce constructive interference at the center. This is because the sources of waves are equidistant from the center. Thus, when waves start at any corner at the same time, they will eventually meet at the center creating a constructive interference.

Two sources of waves are in phase and produce identical waves. These sources are mounted at the corners of a square. At the center of the square waves from the sources produce constructive interference, no matter which two corners of the square are occupied by the sources.

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