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STANDARD Physics Young's Double Slit Experiment MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The slits in Young's double slit experiment are illuminated by light of wavelength 6000 Å. If the path difference at the central bright fringe is zero, what is the path difference for light from the slits at the fourth bright fringe?

A

2.4 × 10⁻⁶ m

B

1.2 × 10⁻⁶ m

C

10⁻⁶ m

D

0.5 × 10⁻⁶ m

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The path difference at the centre is zero. The path difference at the 4th bright fringe = 4λ. Here, λ = 6000 × 10⁻¹⁰ m. Path difference = 4 × 6000 × 10⁻¹⁰ = 24 × 10⁻⁷ m = 2.4 × 10⁻⁶ m.

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