JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 10. Wave optics
Figure here shows \(P\) and \(Q\) as two equally intense coherent sources emitting radiations of wavelength \(20 \,m\). The separation \(PQ\) is \(5.0 \,m\) and phase of \(P\) is ahead of the phase of \(Q\) by \(90^{0}\). \(A, B \) and \( C\) are three distant points of observation equidistant from the mid-point of \(PQ\). The intensity of radiations at \(A, B, C\) will bear the ratio

- A \(0 : 1 : 4\)
- B \(4 : 1 : 0\)
- C \(0 : 1 : 2\)
- D \(2 : 1 : 0\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) \(2 : 1 : 0\)
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Detailed explanation
Since \(P\) is ahead of \(Q\) by \(90^\circ\) and path difference between \(P\) and \(Q\) is \(\lambda /4.\)Therefore at \(A\), phase difference is zero, so intensity is \(4I\). At \(C \) it is zero and at \(B\), the phase difference is \(90^\circ\), so intensity is \(2I.\)
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