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

question 16

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 amplitude 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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