Q. If the wavelength of light used in a double-slit experiment is 600 nm and the distance between the slits is 0.3 mm, what is the distance between the first and second bright fringes on the screen placed 2 m away?
A.
0.4 m
B.
0.6 m
C.
0.8 m
D.
0.2 m
Solution
Distance between fringes = (λD)/d = (600 x 10^-9 m * 2 m) / (0.3 x 10^-3 m) = 0.004 m = 0.4 m.
Q. If the wavelength of light used in an interference experiment is 500 nm, what is the fringe separation when the screen is placed 2 m away from the slits separated by 0.1 mm?
A.
0.01 m
B.
0.025 m
C.
0.05 m
D.
0.1 m
Solution
Fringe separation β = λD/d = (500 x 10^-9 m)(2 m)/(0.1 x 10^-3 m) = 0.01 m.
Q. If the wavelength of light used in Young's experiment is 600 nm and the distance between the slits is 0.1 mm, what is the distance between the first and second bright fringes on a screen 2 m away?
A.
0.12 m
B.
0.24 m
C.
0.36 m
D.
0.48 m
Solution
Fringe separation (β) = λD/d. β = (600 x 10^-9 * 2) / 0.0001 = 0.012 m. Distance between first and second bright fringes = 2β = 0.024 m.
Q. If the wavelength of light used in Young's experiment is 600 nm, what is the fringe width when the distance between the slits is 0.1 mm and the distance to the screen is 2 m?
A.
0.03 mm
B.
0.06 mm
C.
0.12 mm
D.
0.15 mm
Solution
Fringe width (β) = (λD)/d = (600 x 10^-9 * 2)/(0.1 x 10^-3) = 0.012 mm = 0.06 mm.
Q. In a double-slit experiment, if the distance between the slits is 0.2 mm and the distance to the screen is 1 m, what is the fringe width for light of wavelength 600 nm?
A.
0.3 mm
B.
0.6 mm
C.
0.9 mm
D.
1.2 mm
Solution
Fringe width β = λD/d = (600 x 10^-9 m)(1 m)/(0.2 x 10^-3 m) = 0.003 m = 0.6 mm.
Q. In a double-slit experiment, if the distance between the slits is 0.5 mm and the wavelength of light is 400 nm, what is the distance between the first and second bright fringes?
A.
0.4 m
B.
0.8 m
C.
1.2 m
D.
1.6 m
Solution
Distance between fringes = β = λD/d. For first and second bright fringes, the distance is 2β.
Q. In a double-slit experiment, if the wavelength of light is 600 nm and the distance between the slits is 0.5 mm, what is the fringe width if the screen is 1 m away?
A.
0.12 mm
B.
0.3 mm
C.
0.6 mm
D.
0.5 mm
Solution
Fringe width β = λD/d = (600 x 10^-9 m)(1 m)/(0.5 x 10^-3 m) = 0.12 mm.
Understanding the concept of "Interference" is crucial for students preparing for school and competitive exams in India. This topic not only enhances your grasp of wave phenomena but also plays a significant role in scoring well in objective tests. Practicing MCQs and objective questions on interference helps reinforce your learning and boosts your confidence for the exams ahead.
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Types of interference: constructive and destructive
Key concepts of wave superposition
Formulas related to path difference and phase difference
Applications of interference in real-life scenarios
Diagrams illustrating interference patterns
Important definitions and terminologies
Sample problems and solutions for better understanding
Exam Relevance
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Common Mistakes Students Make
Confusing constructive and destructive interference
Misunderstanding the significance of phase difference
Neglecting to apply the correct formulas in calculations
Overlooking the importance of diagrams in explaining concepts
Failing to relate theoretical concepts to practical examples
FAQs
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