6 17. Light is incident on two slits that are separated by 0.35 mm. The figure shows the resulting interference pattern observed on a screen 1.5 m from the slits. Determine the wavelength of light used in this experiment. [3 marks] m 7.5 mm I

6 17. Light is incident on two slits that are separated by 0.35 mm. The figure shows the resulting interference pattern observed on a screen 1.5 m from the slits. Determine the wavelength of light used in this experiment. [3 marks] m 7.5 mm I

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Chapter37: Wave Optics

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Problem 37.9OQ: A plane monochromatic light wave is incident on a double slit as illustrated in Figure 37.1. (i) As...

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