$n$ incoherent sources, each emitting beams of intensity $I_0$, are superimposed at a point. The resultant intensity at the point is:

  • A
    $nI_0$
  • B
    $\frac{I_0}{n}$
  • C
    $n^2I_0$
  • D
    None of these

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