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Three coherent source kept along the same line produce intensity I0 each at point P on this line. When S1 and S2 are switched to simultaneously, intensity at point P is 2I0 Then

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When S1 and S3 are switched on simultaneously, intensity at point P can be 2I0
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When S1 and S3 are switched on simultaneously, intensity at point P can be 0
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When all 3 sources switched on simultaneously intensity at Point P can be I0
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When all 3 sources switched on simultaneously, intensity at point P can be 3I0
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Solution

The correct option is C When all 3 sources switched on simultaneously intensity at Point P can be I0
Given,
S1=I0
S2=I0
S3=I0
S12=2I0

We know that
S12=I1+I2+I1I2cosθ

2I0=2I0+I20cosθ
cosθ=0
θ=90

S13=90+90=180
S13=I2+I2+I1I2cosθ
=2I0I0
=I0
Correct option is C

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