NEET Physics Interference MCQ Question
In a setup with two coherent sources S1 and S2, if the path difference at a point P is such that S1P - S2P = (n + 1/2)λ (n = 0, 1, 2, 3,...), what will be the nature of interference at point P?
Constructive interference with maximum intensity
Destructive interference with zero intensity
Destructive interference with reduced intensity
Constructive interference with reduced intensity
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, when the path difference is (n + 1/2)λ, destructive interference occurs, resulting in zero intensity.
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