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λ1 and λ2 are used to illuminate the slits. β1 and β2 are the corresponding fringe widths. The wavelength λ1 can produce photoelectric effect when incident on a metal. But the wavelength λ2 cannot produce photoelectric effect. The correct relation between β1 and β2 is
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Options:
  • A β1<β2
  • B β1=β2
  • C β1>β2
  • D β1β2
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The correct answer is: β1<β2
Fringe width βλ. As given that λ1 produces photo electric effect, so λ1<λ2.
Hence,
β1<β2

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