Two Coherent Waves Interfere Constructively

question 9

Multiple Choice

Two coherent waves interfere constructively. One wave has an intensity of 8.00 I₀ and the other has an intensity of 4.00 I₀. What is the intensity of the superposed wave?

• A) 4.00 I₀
• B) 8.00 I₀
• C) 12.0 I₀
• D) 23.3 I₀
• E) 24.0 I₀

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