If the ratio of maximum and minimum intensities is $36 : 1$ in an interference pattern,then the ratio of amplitudes of the interfering waves is

  • A
    $3 : 7$
  • B
    $7 : 4$
  • C
    $4 : 7$
  • D
    $7 : 5$

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