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Two plane mirrors are placed parallel to each other at a distance 4d as shown in the figure. The point source of light S is having wavelength equal to λ . The light is reaching the screen (right of the source) only after reflection. For point P to be 2nd maxima, the value of λ2=Kd2D . Where K is an integer. Find value of K? (assume  Dd and dλ)

 
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Options:
  • A 6
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D 4
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The correct answer is: 6
At P: Path difference x=8d×3dD

For 2nd maxima x=2λ=24d2D;λ=12d2D

λ2=6d2D=kd2Dk=6

 

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