Two Light Sources Are Said to Be Coherent If They

question 40

Multiple Choice

Two light sources are said to be coherent if they are

• A) of the same frequency, and maintain a constant phase difference.
• B) of the same amplitude, and maintain a constant phase difference.
• C) of the same frequency.
• D) of the same frequency and amplitude.

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