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What is the wavelength of the light?

Two slits are measured to be 0.027 mm apart. When monochromatic light falls on the slits, the 4th order bright fringe falls at a 9.7 degree angle. What is the wavelength of the light?

0.980

1.13

1.14

0.860

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  • 4 years ago
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    d sinθ = mλ (for bright maxima)

    =>

    λ = (d sinθ)/m

    λ = [(2.7×10⁻⁵m)sin9.7°]/4

    λ = 1.14×10⁻⁶ m (114 nm)

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