Light from a Monochromatic Source Shines Through a Double Slit

question 5

Multiple Choice

Light from a monochromatic source shines through a double slit onto a screen 5.0 m away. The slits are 0.18 mm apart. The dark bands on the screen are measured to be 1.7 cm apart. What is the wavelength of the incident light?

• A)457 nm
• B)306 nm
• C)392 nm
• D)612 nm
• E)784 nm

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