Two monochromatic coherent light beams $A$ and $B$ have intensities $L$ and $\frac{L}{4},$ respectively. If these beams are superposed, the maximum and minimum intensities will be

  • A
    $\frac{9 L}{4}, \frac{L}{4}$
  • B
    $\frac{5 L}{4}, 0$
  • C
    $\frac{5 L}{2}, 0$
  • D
    $2 L, \frac{L}{2}$

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