The Michelson Interferometer Can Make Precise Length Measurements Using Which

question 27

Multiple Choice

The Michelson interferometer can make precise length measurements using which of the following phenomena?

• A)force
• B)interference
• C)magnification
• D)resolving power

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Definitions:

Sinkholes

Depressions or holes in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer, often due to the dissolution of underlying limestone.

Quartz Crystals

A common and varied mineral species made of silicon dioxide (SiO2), noted for its hardness and crystalline structure.

Dissolution

The process of a solid substance being dissolved in a liquid, resulting in a solution.

Acidic Waters

Water with a low pH, where the concentration of hydrogen ions is high, often resulting from natural processes or pollution.