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Statement I: In YDSE, if separation between the slits is less than wavelength of light, then no interference pattern can be observed.
Statement II: For interference pattern to be observed, light sources have to be coherent.

A

Statement I is True, statement II is True, Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement I.

B

Statement I is Ture, Statement II is Ture, Statement II is NOT a correct explanation for Statement I.

C

Statement I is True, Statement II is False.

D

Statement I is False, Statement II is True.

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The correct Answer is:
b
`Delta x = d sin theta implies Delta x_(max) lt d`
If `d lt lambda` then `Delta x_(max) lt lambda`. So, maxima can be present and Statement II is ture but not explaining statement I.
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