Both red and blue light are simultaneously incident on a pair of slits separated

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Both red and blue light are simultaneously incident on a pair of slits separated by a distance, d. Diffraction patterns are observed on a screen a distance, L, from the slits. Which of the following statements could be true? a) The red and blue fringes alternate positions (i.e. red spot, blue spot, red spot, blue spot) b)The 2nd order red fringe could be located at the position of the first order blue fringe incorrect c) The first order red and blue fringes are at the same position d) The 2nd order blue fringe could be located at the position of the first order red fringe

Explanation / Answer

B) The 2nd order blue fringe could be located at the position of the first order red fringe.

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