Choose the best answer from the options that follow each question.If two monochromatic light waves undergo interference,the amplitude of the resultant wave isa. less than the amplitude of either of the component waves.O b. equal to the sum of the amplitudes of the component waves.c. equal to zero.d. greater than the amplitude of either of the component waves.

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Chapter35: The Nature Of Light And The Principles Of Ray Optics

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