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The maximum intensity in the case of n identical waves each of intensity `2(W)/(m^(2))` is `32(W)/(m^(2))` the value of n is

A

4

B

16

C

32

D

64

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The correct Answer is:
B
For incoherent waves,
`I_("max")=nI`
`therefore n=(I_("max"))/(I)=(32)/(2)=16`
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