Two coherent sources of light are placed at points $(-\frac{5a}{2}, 0)$ and $(+\frac{5a}{2}, 0)$. The wavelength of the light is $\lambda = \frac{4a}{3}$. How many maxima will be obtained on a planar circle of large radius with its center at the origin?

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $16$
  • D
    $14$

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