In the Young's double slit experiment, the intensity of light at a point on the screen (where the path difference is 
) is 
, ( 
being the wavelength of light used). The intensity at a point where the path difference is 
, will be:
A
B
C
D
Zero
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
For net intensity,
Case I 
Case II 
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