Question:

Using Young’s double slit experiment, a monochromatic light of wavelength 5000 Å produces fringes of fringe width 0.5 mm. If another monochromatic light of wavelength 6000 Å is used and the separation between the slits is doubled, then the new fringe width will be

Updated On: Mar 19, 2025
  • 0.5 mm
  • 1.0 mm
  • 0.6 mm
  • 0.3 mm
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The correct option is(D): 0.3 mm

Fringe width

\(=\frac{λD}{d}\)

\(⇒Fringe\,Width \,∝ \frac{λ}{d}\)

⇒ New fringe width

\(⇒ 0.5\,mm×\frac{1.2}{2}=0.3\,mm\)

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