Consider the following statements in the case of Young's double-slit experiment:
$(1)$ $A$ slit is necessary if we use an ordinary extended source of light.
$(2)$ $A$ slit is not necessary if we use an ordinary but well-collimated beam of light.
$(3)$ $A$ slit is not needed if we use a spatially coherent point source of light.
Which of the above statements is true?

  • A
    $(1), (2)$ and $(3)$
  • B
    $(1)$ and $(2)$ only
  • C
    $(2)$ and $(3)$ only
  • D
    $(1)$ and $(3)$ only

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