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The resultant amplitude in interference with two coherent sources depends upon-

A

only amplitude

B

only phase difference

C

on both the previous option

D

none of the above

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The correct Answer is:
C

Resultant amplitude `A=sqrt(a_(1)^(2)+a_(2)^(2)+2a_(1)a_(2)cosphi)`
`phi-`Angle between two waves or phase difference. So A depends on both amplitude & phase difference.
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