Monochromatic Coherent Light Shines Through a Pair of Slits

question 2

Multiple Choice

Monochromatic coherent light shines through a pair of slits. If the distance between these slits is decreased, which of the following statements are true of the resulting interference pattern? (There
Could be more than one correct choice.)

• A) The distance between the minima stays the same.
• B) The distance between the maxima increases.
• C) The distance between the minima increases.
• D) The distance between the maxima decreases.
• E) The distance between the maxima stays the same.

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