On superposition of two waves \(y_{1}=3\sin\left ( \omega t-kx \right )\) and \(y_{2}=4\sin\left ( \omega t-kx+\frac{\pi }{2} \right )\) at a point, the amplitude of the resulting wave will be:
1. \(7\)
2. \(5\)
3. \(\sqrt{7}\)
4. \(6.5\)

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Two superposing waves are represented by the following equations: \(y_1=5 \sin 2 \pi(10{t}-0.1 {x}), {y}_2=10 \sin 2 \pi(10{t}-0.1 {x}).\) 
The ratio of intensities \(\dfrac{I_{max}}{I_{min}}\) 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 \(I_0\) and \(4I_0\) respectively interfere at a point in a medium. The maximum and the minimum possible intensity respectively would be:
1. \(2I_0, I_0\)
2. \(9I_0, 2I_0\)
3. \(4I_0, I_0\)
4. \(9I_0, I_0\)

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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 \(\lambda\) is \(K\), (\(\lambda\) being the wavelength of light used). The intensity at a point where the path difference is \(\frac{\lambda}{4}\) will be:
1. \(K\)
2. \(\frac{K}{4}\)
3. \(\frac{K}{2}\)
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 \(\dfrac{3\pi}{2}\) and \(2\pi\) 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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