When interference of light takes place

Question

When interference of light takes place (A) energy is created in the region of maximum intensity (B) energy is destroyed in the region of maximum intensity (C) conservation of energy holds good and energy is redistributed (D) conservation of energy does not hold good

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Interference is a phenomenon in which two waves superimpose to form a resultant wave of greater of lower amplitude. There is no loss of energy during interference. It is simply redistributed.

Q. When interference of light takes place

energy is created in the region of maximum intensity

energy is destroyed in the region of maximum intensity

conservation of energy holds good and energy is redistributed

conservation of energy does not hold good

Interference is a phenomenon in which two waves superimpose to form a resultant wave of greater of lower amplitude. There is no loss of energy during interference. It is simply redistributed.