If Two Coherent Waves, One with Intensity 8

question 64

Multiple Choice

If two coherent waves, one with intensity 8.0 I₀ and the other with intensity 4.0 I₀, undergo destructive interference, what is the resulting intensity?

• A) 4.0 I₀
• B) 6.0 I₀
• C) −4.0 I₀
• D) 1.9 I₀
• E) 0.69 I₀

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