The interference pattern is obtained with two coherent light sources of intensity ratio $4:1$. If the ratio $\frac{I_{\max} + I_{\min}}{I_{\max} - I_{\min}}$ is $\frac{5}{x}$,then the value of $x$ will be equal to:

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $4$

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