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For constructive interference to take place between two monochromatic light waves of wavelength `lambda` , the path difference should be

A

`(2n-1)(lambda)/(4)`

B

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

C

`nlambda`

D

`(2n+ 1)(lambda)/(4)`

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C
For constructive interference
Path difference (`Deltax) = nlambda , n to` integer.
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