At the First Maxima on Either Side of the Central

question 15

Multiple Choice

At the first maxima on either side of the central bright spot in a double-slit experiment, light from each opening arrives

• A)in phase.
• B)45° out of phase.
• C)90° out of phase.
• D)180° out of phase.
• E)none of the given answers

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Definitions:

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are highly sensitive to low levels of light and are primarily responsible for night vision.

Fovea

A tiny pit located in the macula of the retina that provides the clearest vision of all by having a high concentration of cones and no rods.

Color Vision

The ability of the visual system to distinguish objects based on the wavelengths of the light they reflect or emit.

Dark Adaptation

The method through which eyes enhance their ability to perceive dimly lit environments.