In Young's Experiment

question 120

Multiple Choice

In Young's experiment,

• A)each slit acts as a line source.
• B)an interference pattern is observed on a screen placed behind the slits.
• C)interference maxima occur at angles such that the path difference is an integral number of wavelengths.
• D)interference minima occur when the path difference is one half wavelength or any odd number of half wavelengths.
• E)all of the above are correct.

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