In a Double-Slit Experiment, the Intensity of Light at the Center

question 29

Multiple Choice

In a double-slit experiment, the intensity of light at the center of the central fringe is measured to be 6.2 × 10^-6 W/ m². What is the intensity halfway between the center of the fringe and the first dark band?

• A)6.2 × 10^-6 W/ m²
• B)3.1 × 10^-6 W/ m²
• C)4.7 × 10^-6 W/ m²
• D)1.6 × 10^-6 W/ m²
• E)0.12 × 10^-6 W/ m²

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Definitions:

Sampling Bias

A distortion in the outcome of a study due to the method in which samples are collected, resulting in a non-representative sample of the population.

Response Set

A tendency in survey respondents to answer questions in a particular pattern, regardless of the content.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where perceptions of one quality lead to unjustified positive or negative assessments of other qualities.

Experimenter Bias

A bias where researchers' expectations influence the outcome of a study unintentionally.