AP EAMCET2010PhysicsWave Optics
Two coherent sources whose intensity ratio is 64: 1 produce interference fringes. The ratio of intensities of maxima and minima is
Options
- A9: 7
- B8: 1
- C81: 49
- D81: 7
Correct answer
C. 81: 49
Step-by-step solution
The ratio of intensities of maxima and minima I_ I_ = ( I₁ + I₂ )^2 ( I₁ - I₂ )^2 = ( 64 + 1 )^2 ( 64 - 1 )^2 I_ I_ = (8+1)^2 (8-1)^2 = 81 49