Two sources are said to be coherent if
A)they are of the same frequency and has a phase of zero.
B)they are of the same frequency and maintain a constant non-zero phase.
C)they are of the same intensity but different frequency and has a phase of zero.
D)they are of the same intensity but different frequency and maintain a constant non-zero phase.
E)(A)and (B)

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Coherent sources are those that have the same frequency and maintain a constant phase difference, which can be zero (in phase) or a constant non-zero value. This constant phase relationship is crucial for producing stable interference patterns, which is a characteristic of coherence.

Two Sources Are Said to Be Coherent If