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(a)
The number of maxima seen on the screen.
(a)
Answer to Problem 41P
The number of maxima seen on the screen is five.
Explanation of Solution
Find the equation to find the maximum possible value of
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
As the order has the values
Thus, the number of maxima seen on the screen is five.
(a)
Sketch the pattern for the distance
(a)
Answer to Problem 41P
The pattern is drawn in figure 2.
Explanation of Solution
Sketch the diagram showing the situation.
The central maxima is seen at an angle
Find the equation to find the distance of the first maxima from the central maxima.
Here,
Find the equation for the angle for first maxima.
Substitute equation (III) in equation (II) to find
Find the equation to find the distance of the second maxima from the central maxima.
Here,
Find the equation for the angle for second maxima.
Substitute equation (VI) in equation (V) to find
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Sketch the pattern using the results in equation (VIII) and (IX).
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