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To demonstrate the phenomenon of interfe...

To demonstrate the phenomenon of interference, we require two sources which emit radiation ......

A

nearly the same frequency

B

the same frequency

C

different wavelength

D

the same frequency and having a definite phase relationship

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D
To demonstrate the phenomenon of interference we reqruired coherent sources. i.e., sources with same frequency and a fixed phase relationship.
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