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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

What principle is responsible for alternating light and dark bands when light passes through two or more narrow slits?
Options
A refraction
B polarization
C diffraction
D interference
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alternating light and dark bands, known as an interference pattern, are created by the constructive and destructive interference of light waves from the multiple slits.

Hint

This pattern arises from the superposition of waves from different slits.

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