Physics-Interference
NEET Physics Interference Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): Constructive interference occurs when the waves from two coherent sources meet in phase at a point. | Reason (R): The intensity at the point of constructive interference is four times the intensity of each individual source.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Both statements are true. Constructive interference happens when waves arrive in phase, and the intensity is four times that of an individual source, as the amplitude doubles, leading to intensity being quadrupled (since intensity is proportional to amplitude squared).
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