When two light waves of equal intensity superimpose, the maximum intensity obtained is $I$. If the intensity of one of the waves is quadrupled, then the maximum intensity obtained is

  • A
    $\frac{4 I}{9}$
  • B
    $\frac{9 I}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{2 I}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{3 I}{2}$

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