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.  7

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 ImaxImin will be:

1. 1
2. 9
3. 4
​​​​​​​4. 16

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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 3π2 and 2π 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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