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In terms of the ratio r of the amplitudes of two coherent waves producing an interference pattern, the ratio of the intensity maximum to intensity minimum in the pattern is

A

`(r+1)/(r-1)`

B

`(r-1)/(r+1)`

C

`((r+1)/(r-1))^(2)`

D

`((r-1)/(r+1))^(2)`

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