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PHY 104 Diffraction and Interference of light waves Objective Question
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For small angles in Young's double-slit experiment, the relationship between the angle θ, the distance from the central axis y, and the distance to the screen x is given by:
Options
A tanθ = x/y
B sinθ = x/y
C tanθ = y/x
Correct Answer
D sinθ = y * x
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 3 states, 'For small angles, sinθ = tanθ = y/x'.

Hint

Consider the geometry of a right-angled triangle formed by the central axis, the screen, and the point D.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Diffraction and Interference of light waves
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 526 of 947
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