3. White light is passed through a double slit and interference pattern is observed on a screen 2:5 m auay. The separation between the slits is 0:5 mm. The first violet and red fringes are formed 2:0 mm and 3:5 mm away from the central white fringe. Calculate the wavelengths of the violet and the red light.

3. White light is passed through a double slit and interference pattern is observed on a screen 2:5 m auay. The separation between the slits is 0:5 mm. The first violet and red fringes are formed 2:0 mm and 3:5 mm away from the central white fringe. Calculate the wavelengths of the violet and the red light.

Inquiry into Physics

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Author:Ostdiek

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Chapter9: Optics

Section: Chapter Questions

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