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In Young's double slit experiment, distance between the slits S1 and S2 is d and the distance between slits and screen is D. Then longest wavelength that will be missing on the screen in front of S1 is
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Options:
  • A d2D
  • B d22D
  • C Dd2
  • D None of these
Solution:
1754 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: d2D
Path difference, x=dsinθdtanθ=d22D

For first missing wavelength,

d22D=λ2 or λ=d2D

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