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The interference pattern is observed at P due to the superposition of two rays coming out from a source S as shown in the diagram. The value of l for which maxima is obtained at P is, (Given that R is a perfect reflecting surface)

PhysicsWave OpticsNEET
Options:
  • A l = 2  n λ 3 - 1
  • B l = 2 n - 1 λ 3 4 2 - 3
  • C l = 2 n - 1 λ 3 - 1
  • D l = 2 n - 1 λ 2 3 - 1
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The correct answer is: l = 2 n - 1 λ 3 4 2 - 3
Δ x = 4 l 3 + λ 2 - 2 l = n λ  for construction interference.

λ2 is added due to reflection from denser medium.



l = n λ - λ 2 4 3 - 2 = 3 2 n - 1 λ 4 2 - 3

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