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MHT CET · Physics · Wave Optics

Consider the following statements about interference of light.
A-When crest of one wave coincides with crest of another wave at point, this point is a point of destructive interference.
B-Two coherent sources emit wave of same frequency with constant phase difference.
Choose the correct option from the following.

  1. A Both statements A and B are wrong.
  2. B Statement A is correct while statement B is wrong.
  3. C Statement B is correct while statement A is wrong.
  4. D Both statements A and B are correct.
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Correct Answer

(C) Statement B is correct while statement A is wrong.

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The correct option is (C).
Statement A is false as the point where two crests coincide is the point of constructive interference.
Statement B is true, because coherent sources emit waves of same frequency.