Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Wave Optics

Question:

To demonstrate the phenomenon of interference, required two sources of light must have

Options:

nearly the same frequency only

different wavelengths

same frequency and have a constant phase difference

same frequency and have a rapidly changing phase difference

Correct Answer:

same frequency and have a constant phase difference

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → same frequency and have a constant phase difference

Interference is the phenomenon where two waves superpose to form a resultant wave of greater, lower, or the same amplitude.

To observe stable and sustained interference, the two light sources must be coherent, meaning:

  • They should have the same frequency.
  • They should maintain a constant phase difference.

If the phase difference changes randomly, the interference pattern will not be observable or stable.