Two light sources have amplitudes $a$ and $2a$ respectively. If they interfere with a phase difference of $\pi$,what is the resultant minimum intensity?

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $5a^2$
  • C
    $a^2$
  • D
    $9a^2$

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