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Two interfering waves have intensities in the ratio `9:1`. Then the ratio of maximum to minimum intensity is:

A

`10:8`

B

`4:2`

C

`100:64`

D

`16:4`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`(I_(max))/(I_(min))=(A_(max))/(A_(min))=((4)/(2))^2=(16)/(4)`
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