At a certain location in an interference pattern

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Problem

At a certain location in an interference pattern, the phase difference between the two superposing waves is 3π3\pi. Which one of the following correctly describes the observation at that location? (a) Bright fringe (waves reinforce) (b) Bright fringe having the same intensity as the central maximum (c) Dark fringe (waves cancel) (d) Uniform background illumination independent of time

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