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Q.

Two monochromatic coherent point sources S1 and S2 are separated by a distance L. Each source emits light of wavelength λ where L>>λ The line S1S2 when extended meets a screen perpendicular to it at point A. Which of the following is correct

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a

The interference fringes are circular in shape

b

Interference fringes are straight lines perpendicular to line S1S2A

c

On the point A intensity is maximum if L=nλ (n is an integer)

d

Point A is always an intensity maximum for any separation L

answer is A, C.

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Detailed Solution

Locus of points on screen for which S1PS2P= constant will be circular in nature.

Maximum will be formed if S1AS2A=nλ, where n is an integer. 

There will be a variation of intensity on the screen, as the path difference is varying for the points on the screen.

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