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Two coherent point sources `S_(1)` and `S_(2)` vibrating in phase emit light of wavelength `lambda`. The separation between the sources is `2lambda`. Consider a line passing through `S_(2)` and perpendicular to line `S_(1) S_(2)`. Find the position of farthest and nearest minima.
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A

`(7lamda)/12`

B

`(15lamda)/4`

C

`lamda/2`

D

`(3lamda)/4`

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