What is the time-averaged value of the intensity of a light wave,and at what phase difference is the intensity equal to $\frac{1}{2}$ of its maximum value?

  • A
    $\pi/2$
  • B
    $\pi/3$
  • C
    $\pi/4$
  • D
    $\pi/6$

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