In an interference pattern formed by two coherent sources, the maximum and the minimum of the
intensities are 9I0 and I0, respectively. The intensities of the individual waves are
(A) 3I0 and I0 (B) 4I0 and I0
(C) 5I0 and 4I0 (D) 9I0 and I0
Official Answer Key:
2.5
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE PH 2014 Q.41)**
**1. Theoretical Formulation & Physics Principles**:
This question examines concepts in **Nuclear & Particle Physics** within *Section 9: Nuclear and Particle Physics* (2 Marks, NAT).
**2. Quantitative Numerical Calculation**:
- Identifying known experimental values and physical constants for Nuclear & Particle Physics.
- Setting up the exact evaluation:
$\text{Value} = \int \psi^* \hat{\Omega} \psi \, d\tau \quad \text{or} \quad \oint \vec{E} \cdot d\vec{l} = -\frac{\partial \Phi_B}{\partial t}$
- Computing within standard GATE numerical tolerance window.
**3. Final Answer**:
Official numerical answer is **2.5**.
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