NEET2017Physics-Wave Optics

NEET 2017 Physics Young's Double Slit Experiment MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Young’s double slit experiment is first performed in air and then in a medium other than air. It is found that 8th8^{th} bright fringe in the medium lies where 5th5^{th} dark fringe lies in air. The refractive index of the medium is nearly:

A

1.25

B

1.59

C

1.69

D

1.78

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The position of fringes is affected by the refractive index of the medium. Using the fringe position formula, the refractive index can be calculated.

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