As a result of interference, energy --------.
Correct answer: C. Remains unchanged as a whole but is redistributed
- A. Is transmitted and reflected
- B. Is lost
- C. Remains unchanged as a whole but is redistributed
- D. Is gained
Explanation
During interference, the pattern contains both maxima and minima. This means that the energy emitted by two coherent sources is redistributed in the fringe pattern. So, option C is correct.
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