If two coherent sources of light are in phase, what type of interference pattern

Practice Questions

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If two coherent sources of light are in phase, what type of interference pattern will be observed?
  1. No interference pattern
  2. Destructive interference
  3. Constructive interference
  4. Random interference

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If two coherent sources of light are in phase, what type of interference pattern will be observed?
  • Step 1: Understand what coherent sources are. Coherent sources are light sources that have a constant phase difference and the same frequency.
  • Step 2: Know what it means for the sources to be in phase. When two sources are in phase, their peaks and troughs align perfectly.
  • Step 3: Learn about interference. Interference occurs when two waves meet and combine their effects.
  • Step 4: Identify the type of interference. When the waves from the two sources are in phase, they create constructive interference.
  • Step 5: Recognize the result of constructive interference. This results in bright fringes or bands of light on a screen.
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