STANDARDPhysics-Wave Optics

STANDARD Physics Young's Double Slit Experiment MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Young’s double slit experiment uses a monochromatic source of light. The shape of interference fringes formed on the screen is

A

parabola

B

straight line

C

circle

D

hyperbola

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

In Young's double slit experiment, the interference fringes are hyperbolic in shape due to the path difference between the waves from the two slits.

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