Two waves $Y_1 = a \sin \omega t$ and $Y_2 = a \sin (\omega t + \delta)$ produce interference. The resultant intensity is ......

  • A
    $a^2 \cos^2 \left( \frac{\delta}{2} \right)$
  • B
    $2a^2 \cos^2 \left( \frac{\delta}{2} \right)$
  • C
    $3a^2 \cos^2 \left( \frac{\delta}{2} \right)$
  • D
    $4a^2 \cos^2 \left( \frac{\delta}{2} \right)$

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