NEET2013Physics-Wave Optics

NEET 2013 Physics Diffraction MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

A parallel beam of light of wavelength λ is incident normally on a narrow slit. A diffraction pattern is formed on a screen placed perpendicular to the direction of the incident beam. At the second minimum of the diffraction pattern, the phase difference between the rays coming from the two edges of slit is:

A

B

C

D

πλ

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The phase difference at the second minimum is 4π because each minimum corresponds to a phase difference of 2π.

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