JEE Main2014PhysicsWave OpticsActual
Using monochromatic light of wavelength λ , an experimentalist sets up the Young's double slit experiment in three ways as shown. If she observes that y ⁡ = β ′ , the wavelength of light used is :
Options
- A520 nm
- B580 nm
- C540 nm
- D560 nm
Correct answer
C. 540 nm
Step-by-step solution
β = λ D d . ∴ β 1 = λ 2 D d. Now shift = μ - 1 t D d y = β 1 μ - 1 t D d = λ . 2 D d λ = μ - 1 t 2 = 1.6 - 1 × 1.8 2 = 0.6 × 1.8 2 μ m = 0.3 × 1.8 μ m = 0.54 μ m = 540 nm