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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

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In Young's double slit experiment, the distance between the slits is gradually increased. The width of the fringes system:
Options
A remains the same
B decreases
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C increases
D decreases
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fringe width β = λL/d. As the slit separation d increases, the fringe width β decreases.

Hint

β is inversely proportional to d.

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