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Measurement of wavelength of light using Young’s double slit experiment

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What is the principle behind Young’s double-slit experiment?

a: Reflection Explanation

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b: Refraction Explanation

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c: Interference Explanation

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d: Diffraction Explanation

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In Young’s double-slit experiment, what type of light source is typically used?

a: Coherent light source Explanation

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b: Incoherent light source Explanation

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c: Ultraviolet light Explanation

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d: Laser pointer Explanation

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What does the fringe spacing depend on in the double-slit experiment?

a: The color of the light source Explanation

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b: The distance between the slits and the screen Explanation

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c: The diameter of the slits Explanation

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d: The speed of light Explanation

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What would happen if the slits are moved further apart in the double-slit experiment?

a: The fringe spacing would increase Explanation

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b: The fringe spacing would decrease Explanation

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c: The fringe pattern would disappear Explanation

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d: The brightness of fringes would increase Explanation

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What is the condition for constructive interference in Young’s double-slit experiment?

a: Path difference equals zero Explanation

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b: Path difference equals an odd multiple of half the wavelength Explanation

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c: Path difference equals an integer multiple of the wavelength Explanation

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d: Path difference equals the wavelength divided by the distance Explanation

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