COMEDK2018PhysicsWave Optics
The maximum number of possible interference maxima when slit separation is equal to 4 times the wavelength of light used in a double slit experiment is
Options
- A9
- B8
- C4
Correct answer
3
Step-by-step solution
In double slit experiment, for possible interference maxima on the screen is given as aligned d &=n Given, slit width, d &=4 4 &=n 4 &=n aligned Since, maximum value of =1 For maximum number of possible interference maxima, aligned & & 4 1 &=n & & n &=4 i.e., & & n &=0,1,2,3 aligned Maximum number of possible maxima will be 7 i.e. 0, 1, 2, 3 Hence, no option is correct.