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PHY 104 Diffraction and Interference of light waves Objective Question

Question

In Young's double-slit experiment, what is the nature of the regions on the screen where destructive interference occurs?
Options
A Bright fringes or maxima.
B Dark fringes or minima.
Correct Answer
C Regions of no light at all.
D Colored fringes.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 2 states: 'Dark regions called dark fringes or minima result from destructive interference and appear between adjacent pairs of maxima.'

Hint

Recall the definitions of bright and dark fringes in the context of interference.

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