Two coherent sources of wavelength $\lambda$ produce a steady interference pattern. The path difference corresponding to the $10^{\text{th}}$ order maximum will be:

  • A
    $9.5 \lambda$
  • B
    $10.5 \lambda$
  • C
    $9 \lambda$
  • D
    $10 \lambda$

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