In Young's Double-Slit Experiment, Light Was First Passed Through a Narrow

question 36

Multiple Choice

In Young's double-slit experiment, light was first passed through a narrow single slit before going on to the double-slits. The reason for the first slit was

• A) to screen out all wavelengths except those in the visible light spectrum.
• B) to reduce the brightness of the light so the interference pattern could be seen.
• C) to polarize the light.
• D) to ensure a constant phase relationship between the interfering light waves.

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