On superposition of two waves \(y_{1}=3sin\left ( \omega t-kx \right )\) and \(y_{2}=4sin\left ( \omega t-kx+\frac{\pi }{2} \right )\) at a point, the amplitude of the resulting wave will be:
1. 7
2. 5
3.
4. 6.5
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Two superposing waves are represented by the following equations:
\({\mathrm{y}_1=5 \sin 2 \pi(10 \mathrm{t}-0.1 \mathrm{x}), \mathrm{y}_2=10 \sin 2 \pi(10 \mathrm{t}-0.1 \mathrm{x}).}\)
Ratio of intensities will be:
1. 1
2. 9
3. 4
4. 16
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If the ratio of amplitudes of two coherent sources producing an interference pattern is 3 : 4, the ratio of intensities at maxima and minima is:
1. 3 : 4
2. 9 : 16
3. 49 : 1
4. 25 : 7
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If an interference pattern has maximum and minimum intensities in a 36 : 1 ratio, then what will be the ratio of their amplitudes?
1. 5 : 7
2. 7 : 4
3. 4 : 7
4. 7 : 5
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Two sources with intensity Io and 4Io respectively interfere at a point in a medium. The maximum and the minimum possible intensity respectively would be:
1. 2Io, Io
2. 9Io, 2Io
3. 4Io, Io
4. 9Io, Io
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Two light sources are said to be coherent when their:
1. | amplitudes are equal and have a constant phase difference. |
2. | wavelengths are equal. |
3. | intensities are equal. |
4. | frequencies are equal and have a constant phase difference. |
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In Young's double-slit experiment, the intensity of light at a point on the screen where the path difference is λ is K, (λ being the wavelength of light used). The intensity at a point where the path difference is λ/4 will be:
1. K
2. K/4
3. K/2
4. Zero
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Light waves of intensities \(I\) and \(9I\) interfere to produce a fringe pattern on a screen. The phase difference between the waves at point P is and 2 at other point Q. The ratio of intensities at P and Q is:
1. 8: 5
2. 5: 8
3. 1: 4
4. 9: 1
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Which statement is true for interference?
1. | Two independent sources of light can produce interference pattern. |
2. | There is no violation of conservation of energy. |
3. | White light cannot produce interference. |
4. | The interference pattern can be obtained even if coherent sources are widely apart. |
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Four coherent sources of intensity \(I\) are superimposed constructively at a point. The intensity at that point is:
1. \(4I\)
2. \(8I\)
3. \(16I\)
4. \(24I\)
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