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In the given arrangement, the slits S1 and S2 are fixed at small separation d while the slits S3 and S4 have variable separation z. The screen is fixed and the slits are symmetric with respect to the centre of the screen. A parallel beam of light is incident as shown in figure.



The minimum value of separation z so that the intensity at O is zero is
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Options:
  • A λDd
  • B 2λDd
  • C λD2d
  • D λD3d
Solution:
1315 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: λDd
For zero intensity at O,z2=λD2d

   z=λDd

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