MCQ
Two waves are said to be coherent :
  • A
    If their amplitudes should be the same
  • B
    If only their waves should be the same
  • C
    If amplitude and wavelength should be the same
  • If between them phase difference should remain constant and the wavelength should be the same.

Answer

Correct option: D.
If between them phase difference should remain constant and the wavelength should be the same.
(D) - If between them phase difference should remain constant and the wavelength should be the same.

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