A single slit is illuminated by a monochromatic (single colour) light source. A screne is placed 5.0 m away from this slit and two very narrow, parallel slits, 0.5 mm apart, are placed half way between the single slit and the screen. Interference fringes are visible on the screen and 10 fringe spaces measure 20 mm on the screen. a) What is the wavelength of the light?

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A single slit is illuminated by a monochromatic (single colour) light source. A screne is placed 5.0 m away from
this slit and two very narrow, parallel slits, 0.5 mm apart, are placed half way between the single slit and the
screen. Interference fringes are visible on the screen and 10 fringe spaces measure 20 mm on the screen.
a) What is the wavelength of the light?

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