AIPMT PRELIMS2008Physics-Waves

AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Physics Interference MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Two periodic waves of intensities I₁ and I₂ pass through a region at the same time in the same direction. The sum of the maximum and minimum intensities is -

A

(√I₁ − √I₂)²

B

2(√I₁ + √I₂)

C

I₁ + I₂

D

(√I₁ + √I₂)²

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The maximum intensity is (√I₁ + √I₂)² and the minimum intensity is (√I₁ − √I₂)². Their sum is 2(√I₁ + √I₂).

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