MCQ
In an interference experiment, the spacing between successive maxima or minima is

(Where the symbols have their usual meanings)

  • A
    $\frac{{\lambda d}}{D}$
  • $\frac{{\lambda D}}{d}$
  • C
    $\frac{{dD}}{\lambda }$
  • D
    $\frac{{\lambda d}}{{4D}}$

     

Answer

Correct option: B.
$\frac{{\lambda D}}{d}$
b
(b) In an interference experiment the spacing between successive maxima and minima is called the fringe width and is given by

$\beta=\frac{D \lambda}{d}$

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