A Michelson Interferometer Is Illuminated with a 600-Nm Light Source $\mu$

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Multiple Choice

A Michelson interferometer is illuminated with a 600-nm light source.How many fringes are observed if one of the mirrors of the interferometer is moved a distance of 200 $\mu$ m?

• A)200 fringes
• B)333 fringes
• C)667 fringes
• D)33 fringes

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