Two coherent plane waves of identical frequency, polarization, and intensity $I$ interfere at a point where they differ in phase by $60^{\circ}$. What is the resulting intensity?

  • A
    $I$
  • B
    $2I$
  • C
    $3I$
  • D
    $4I$

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