Q.

Statement 1: The maximum intensity in interference pattern is four times the intensity due to each slit.

Statement 2: Intensity is directly proportional to square of amplitude.

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a

Statement 1 is incorrect statement 2 is correct

b

Statement 1 is correct statement 2 is incorrect

c

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

d

Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Let a be the amplitude of waves from each slit. Intensity is directly proportional to square of amplitude i.e., Ia2 Due to each slit I1a2 

When destructive interference occurs, then resultant amplitude =aa=0

   Minimum intensity, Imin=0

When constructive interference occurs, the resultant amplitude = a + a = 2a

    Maximum intensity, Imax(2a)2

Hence, Imax4a2

or Imax=4 times the intensity due to each slit.

 

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