What is the path difference for destructive interference?

  • A
    $n \lambda$
  • B
    $n(\lambda + 1)$
  • C
    $\frac{(n + 1)\lambda}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{(2n + 1)\lambda}{2}$

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