COMEDK2012PhysicsWaves and Sound
In an interference pattern the ratio of the intensity of light at the bright fringe to that at the dark fringe is 9: 1 . Then, the ratio of the amplitudes of the two interfering waves
Options
- A3: 1
- B2: 1
- C1: 4
- D5: 4
Correct answer
B. 2: 1
Step-by-step solution
Given, I_ I_ =9 Since, intensity ( amplitude )² A_ A_ = a₁+a₂ a₁-a₂ = 9 1 = 3 1 a₁+a₂=3 a₁-3 a₂ 2 a₁=4 a₂ a₁: a₂=2: 1