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The Effect of Path Difference

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When interference of light takes place

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Energy is created in the region of maximum intensity

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Energy is destroyed in the region of maximum intensity

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Conservation of energy holds good and energy is redistributed

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Conservation of energy doesnt hold good

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Solution

The correct option is B Conservation of energy holds good and energy is redistributed
Interference is a phenomenon in which two waves superimpose to form a resultant wave of greater of lower amplitude. There is no loss of energy during interference. It is simply redistributed.

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