If intensity of each wave in the observed interference pattern in Young's double slit experiment is I0, then for some point P where the phase difference is ϕ, resultant intensity I will be:
A
I=I0cosϕ
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B
I=I0cos2ϕ
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C
I=I0(1+cosϕ)
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D
I=2I0(1+cosϕ)
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Solution
The correct option is DI=2I0(1+cosϕ) Resultant intensity, I=I1+I2+2√I1I2cosϕ I=I0+I0+2√I0I0cosϕ I=2I0(1+cosϕ)