A light wave with an electric field amplitude of 2E0 and a phase constant of zero...

A light wave with an electric field amplitude of 2E0 and a phase constant of zero is to be

combined with one of the following waves:

wave A has an amplitude of E0 and a phase constant of zero

wave B has an amplitude of E0 and a phase constant of π

wave C has an amplitude of 2E0 and a phase constant of zero

wave D has an amplitude of 2E0 and a phase constant of π

wave E has an amplitude of 3E0 and a phase constant of π

Which of these combinations produces the least intensity?

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