A laser shines on a pair of vertical slits. The horizontal distance L¡ between the laser and the ruler is 12.3 m. The distance I between the laser and the slits is 0.511 m. The distance d is 0.380 mm. Intensity 4 3 L, Id 1 L, 2 4 The illustration is not to scale. Note that the ruler measures in centimeters. Calculate the wavelength à of the light.

A laser shines on a pair of vertical slits. The horizontal distance L¡ between the laser and the ruler is 12.3 m. The distance I between the laser and the slits is 0.511 m. The distance d is 0.380 mm. Intensity 4 3 L, Id 1 L, 2 4 The illustration is not to scale. Note that the ruler measures in centimeters. Calculate the wavelength à of the light.

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Chapter24: Wave Optics

Section: Chapter Questions

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