H Coherent light with an unknown wavelength passes through two very narrow slits with a separation d = 0.011 mm, and the interference pattern is observed on a screen a distance of L = 3.00 m from the slits. The third-order bright fringe is formed at a angle of 9.81 °relative to the incident light. Part A - Find the wavelength of the light. The unit is nm, 1 nm = 109 m. Keep 1 digit after the decimal point.

H Coherent light with an unknown wavelength passes through two very narrow slits with a separation d = 0.011 mm, and the interference pattern is observed on a screen a distance of L = 3.00 m from the slits. The third-order bright fringe is formed at a angle of 9.81 °relative to the incident light. Part A - Find the wavelength of the light. The unit is nm, 1 nm = 109 m. Keep 1 digit after the decimal point.

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Chapter35: Diffraction And Interference

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