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Two sources are called coherent if they produce waves

A

of equal wavelength

B

of equal frequency

C

of equal velocity

D

of equal frequency and having constant phase difference between them.

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Two sources are said to be coherent if they produce waves at a constant phase difference. Hence phase difference between the sources must not change with time. Phase difference may be zero or non-zero but must remain constant.
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