Two identical waves $1$ and $2$,each of intensity $I_0$,are superimposed. The resulting intensity is:

  • A
    $I_0$
  • B
    $2\sqrt{2} I_0$
  • C
    $4 I_0$
  • D
    $2 I_0$

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