(i) State the importance of coherent sources in the phenomenon of interference. (ii) In Young’s double slit experiment to produce interference pattern, obtain the conditions for constructive and destructive interference. Hence deduce the expression for the fringe width. (iii) How does the fringe width get affected, if the entire experimental apparatus of Young is immersed in water?

(i) State the importance of coherent sources in the phenomenon of interference. (ii) In Young’s double slit experiment to produce interference pattern, obtain the conditions for constructive and destructive interference. Hence deduce the expression for the fringe width. (iii) How does the fringe width get affected, if the entire experimental apparatus of Young is immersed in water?

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Chapter27: Wave Optics

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