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Chapter 28, Problem 12P

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Problem 12P

CE Consider a two-slit interference pattern, with monochromatic light of wavelength λ. What is the path difference ∆ℓ for

(a) the fourth bright fringe and

(b) the third dark fringe above the central bright fringe? Give your answers in terms of the wavelength of the light.

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QUESTION:

Problem 12P

CE Consider a two-slit interference pattern, with monochromatic light of wavelength λ. What is the path difference ∆ℓ for

(a) the fourth bright fringe and

(b) the third dark fringe above the central bright fringe? Give your answers in terms of the wavelength of the light.

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Here, we have to calculate the path difference for the 4th bright fringe and the 3rd dark fringe in a two slit experiment.

The equation for the path difference of a bright fringe,

For a dark fringe, the path difference

Where,

              - Wavelength

             

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