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In an interference experiment, phase difference for points where the intensity is minimum is $(n=1,2,3 \ldots)$
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Options:
  • A $n \pi$
  • B $(n+1) \pi$
  • C $(2 n-1) \pi$
  • D zero
Solution:
2569 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $(2 n-1) \pi$
The intensity $I$ is minimum for phase difference,
$$
\begin{aligned}
& \delta=(2 n-1) \pi \\
\text { where } & n=1,2,3 \ldots
\end{aligned}
$$

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