The amplitude of the light waves emerging from the two slits in Young's experiment is in the ratio of $2 : 3$. The ratio of the intensity of the minimum to that of the consecutive maximum will be:

  • A
    $2 : 3$
  • B
    $4 : 9$
  • C
    $1 : 25$
  • D
    None

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