Two light waves with amplitudes in the ratio $3 : 1$ produce interference. The ratio of the maximum to minimum intensity is

  • A
    $9 : 4$
  • B
    $16 : 9$
  • C
    $3 : 2$
  • D
    $4 : 1$

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