Physics-Interference

NEET Physics Interference MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

Which of the following statements about interference of waves is correct?

A

Constructive interference occurs when the waves are in phase, resulting in maximum amplitude.

B

Incoherent sources produce a constant phase relationship leading to an interference pattern.

C

Interference fringes can be observed with two independent sodium lamps due to their coherence.

D

The intensity of the resultant wave is directly proportional to the square of the sum of individual amplitudes.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Constructive interference occurs when the waves from two coherent sources are in phase, leading to a resultant wave with maximum amplitude, as indicated in the context. Incoherent sources do not maintain a fixed phase relationship, which is why they do not produce interference patterns.

Found an issue with this question?