Laser Light Sent Through a Double Slit Produces an Interference

question 33

Multiple Choice

Laser light sent through a double slit produces an interference pattern on a screen 3.00 m from the slits.If the m = 2 maximum occurs at an angle of 10.7°,at what angle does the m = 8 maximum occur?

• A) No m = 8 maximum occurs.
• B) 48.0°
• C) 56.3°
• D) Not enough information is given.

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