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(A) Let $I_1$ and $I_2$ be the intensities of the two sources. The maximum intensity is $I_{max} = (\sqrt{I_1} + \sqrt{I_2})^2$ and the minimum intens

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$\frac{1681}{1}$

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(A) Let $I_1$ and $I_2$ be the intensities of the two sources. The maximum intensity is $I_{max} = (\sqrt{I_1} + \sqrt{I_2})^2$ and the minimum intensity is $I_{min} = (\sqrt{I_1} - \sqrt{I_2})^2$.The average intensity is $I_{avg} = I_1 + I_2$.The variation in intensity is given as $5\%$ of the average intensity,so $I_{max} - I_{min} = 0.05 I_{avg}$.We know $I_{max} - I_{min} = 4\sqrt{I_1 I_2}$ and $I_{avg} = I_1 + I_2$.Thus,$4\sqrt{I_1 I_2} = 0.05(I_1 + I_2)$.Let $x = I_1/I_2$. Then $4\sqrt{x} = 0.05(x + 1)$.$80\sqrt{x} = x + 1 \Rightarrow x - 80\sqrt{x} + 1 = 0$.Solving for $\sqrt{x}$ using the quadratic formula: $\sqrt{x} = \frac{80 \pm \sqrt{6400 - 4}}{2} = 40 \pm \sqrt{1599} \approx 40 \pm 39.987$.Taking the larger root,$\sqrt{x} \approx 79.987$,so $x \approx 6398$. However,using the provided solution logic where $I_{max} = 1.05 I_{avg}$ and $I_{min} = 0.95 I_{avg}$:$\frac{(\sqrt{I_1} + \sqrt{I_2})^2}{(\sqrt{I_1} - \sqrt{I_2})^2} = \frac{1.05}{0.95} = \frac{21}{19}$.Taking the square root: $\frac{\sqrt{I_1} + \sqrt{I_2}}{\sqrt{I_1} - \sqrt{I_2}} = \sqrt{\frac{21}{19}} \approx 1.0513$.Solving for $r = \sqrt{I_1/I_2}$,we get $r = \frac{1.0513 + 1}{1.0513 - 1} \approx 41$. Thus $x = r^2 \approx 1681$.

The intensity variation in the interference pattern obtained with the help of two coherent sources is $5\%$ of the average intensity. Find out the ratio of intensities of the two sources.

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