Monochromatic Blue Light $\lambda$ = 470 Nm)is Beamed into a Michelson Interferometer

question 39

Multiple Choice

Monochromatic blue light ( $\lambda$ = 470 nm) is beamed into a Michelson interferometer.How many fringes move by the screen when the movable mirror is moved a distance d = 0.125 mm?

• A)2708
• B)266
• C)1354
• D)677
• E)532

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