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Two identical light sources `S_1` and `S_2` emit light of same wavelength `lambda`. These light rays will exhibit interference if

A

(a) Their phase differences remain constant

B

(b) Their phases are distributed randomly

C

(c) Their light intensities remain constant

D

(d) Their light intensities change randomly

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For interference phase difference must be constant.
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