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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when imperfections induce phase shifts?
A)Decreased intensity via destructive interference✓
B)Increased coherence, minimal change overall
C)Frequency doubling, non-linear response occurs
D)Diffraction increases the peak amplitude
💡 Explanation
Destructive interference occurs when phase shifts from imperfections cause waves to cancel because crests meet troughs rather than reinforcing as in constructive interference; therefore, intensity decreases are prominent over alternatives under defined conditions.
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