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Question

a wavelength of 625 nm is used in a Young

a wavelength of 625 nm is used in a Young's double-slit experiment. The separation between the slits is d = 1.4 times 10-5 m.The total width of the screen is 0.20 m. In one version of the setup, the separation between the double slit and the screen is LA = 0.34 m, whereas in another version it is LB = 0.38 m. On one side of the central bright fringe, how many bright fringes lie on the screen in the two versions of the setup? Do not include the central bright fringe in your counting.

Explanation / Answer

y = n?D/d ( for bright fringe)

n = 0.10*1.4*10^4/625*0.34 = 6.58

so total bright fringes = 2n+1 = 6*2+1 =13


second case

n = 0.20*1.4*10^4/625*0.38 = 5.89

total bright fringes = 2n+1 =5*2+1 =11