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In the case of light waves from two coherent sources `S_(1)` and `S_(2)`, there will be constructive interference at an arbitrary point P, the path difference `S_(1)P - S_(2)P` is

A

`(n+(1)/(2))lambda`

B

`n lambda`

C

`(n- (1)/(2))lambda`

D

`(lambda)/(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Constructive interference occurs when the path difference `(S_(1)P-S_(2)P)` is an integral multiple of `lambda`.
or `S_(1)P-S_(2)P =n lambda`
where `n = 0,1,2,3, …`
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