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Two coherent sources, each giving I0, differ in phase by π/2. Net intensity?
A4I0
BI0
C2I0
D0
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 2I0
Intensity is 4I0 cos²(φ/2); with φ = π/2, cos² of 45° is one half, giving 2I0.
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