NEETPhysics-Wave Optics

NEET Physics Young's Double Slit Experiment MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

A Young's double-slit experimental set up is kept in a medium of refractive index 4/3. Which maxima in this case will coincide with the 6th6^{th} maxima obtained if the medium is replaced by air?

A

4th4^{th}

B

6th6^{th}

C

8th8^{th}

D

10th10^{th}

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The position of maxima is given by the formula nλ = d sin θ. In a medium, the wavelength changes, affecting the order of maxima.

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