In Young's double slit experiment, point 
on the screen has a path difference of 
and point 
on the screen has a path difference of 
. What is the ratio of the intensities at point 
to 
?
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Intensity at any point is given by
Assume 
in terms of phase difference 
in terms of path difference
for 
…….(ii)
for 
for 
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