A Light Wave with an Electric Field Amplitude of E₀ $\pi$

question 27

Multiple Choice

A light wave with an electric field amplitude of E₀ and a phase constant of zero is to be combined with one of the following waves. Which of these combinations produces the greatest intensity?

• A) wave A has an amplitude of E₀ and a phase constant of zero
• B) wave B has an amplitude of E₀ and a phase constant of \(\pi\)
• C) wave C has an amplitde of 2E₀ and a phase constant of zero
• D) wave D has an amplitude of 2E₀ and a phase constant of \(\pi\)
• E) wave E has an amplitude of 3E₀ and a phase constant of \(\pi\)

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