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Diffraction of light
In physics, the term diffraction is defined as the bending of light around the corners of the obstacle. As a light ray passes by an aperture, it bends around the edges or through slits, it spreads out through a narrow opening. The diffracted light will p…
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Chapter 27, Problem 50P

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To determine

The distance from the central bright fringe to the second order bright fringe.

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To determine

The distance y if the entire apparatus is submerged in water.

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