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Coherent light passes through two very narrow slits and the interference pattern

ID: 3895439 • Letter: C

Question

Coherent light passes through two very narrow slits and the interference pattern is observed on a distant screen. If the distance between the slits is decreased by a factor of 2, what will happen to the bright fringes in the interference pattern?



(a) their intensity doubles, their width does not change

(b) their intensity doubles, their width doubles.

(c) their width doubles, their intensity does not change

(d) their width does not change, their intensity does not change



If you could provide an explanation as well that would be great! Thanks!

Explanation / Answer

Y = mLR/d

Where m = 0rder= 1,2,,3,4,5