In an interference pattern,two waves of intensities $I$ and $4I$ are used. At point $A$,the phase difference is $\frac{\pi}{2}$,and at point $B$,the phase difference is $\pi$. The difference in intensities at points $A$ and $B$ is: (in $I$)

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $7$

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