NEET2018Physics-Wave Optics

NEET 2018 Physics Young's Double Slit Experiment MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In Young’s double slit experiment the separation d between the slits is 2 mm, the wavelength λ of the light used is 5896 Å and distance D between the screen and slits is 100 cm. It is found that the angular width of the fringes is 0.20°. To increase the fringe angular width to 0.21° (with same λ and D) the separation between the slits needs to be changed to

A

1.8 mm

B

1.9 mm

C

2.1 mm

D

1.7 mm

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The angular width of the fringes is inversely proportional to the slit separation. To increase the angular width, the slit separation should be decreased.

Found an issue with this question?