Double-Slit Interference: a Double Slit Illuminated with Light of Wavelength

question 58

Multiple Choice

Double-slit interference: A double slit illuminated with light of wavelength 588 nm forms a diffraction pattern on a screen 11.0 cm away. The slit separation is 2464 nm. What is the distance between the third and fourth bright fringes away from the central fringe?

• A) 23.9 cm
• B) 5.96 cm
• C) 5.59 cm
• D) 2.63 cm

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment or model that are manipulated or categorized to observe their impact on dependent variables.

Observations

Data points or recorded measures of variables obtained during an experiment or survey.

SSE

The sum of squares due to error, a measure of the discrepancy between the data and an estimation model.

Coefficient Of Determination

A statistical measure, often denoted as R², indicating the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variable(s).