Two Slits in an Opaque Barrier Each Have a Width

question 63

Multiple Choice

Two slits in an opaque barrier each have a width of 0.020 mm and are separated by 0.050 mm.When coherent monochromatic light passes through the slits the number of interference maxima within the central diffraction maximum:

• A)is 1
• B)is 2
• C)is 4
• D)is 5
• E)cannot be determined unless the wavelength is given

---

Definitions:

Narcotics

Drugs derived from opium that are capable of relieving pain.

Opium

A narcotic drug obtained from the poppy plant, used historically for pain relief and recreationally for its euphoric effects, leading to potential addiction.

Relieving Pain

Concerns the methods and techniques used to reduce or alleviate pain, whether through medical, psychological, or alternative therapies.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out signals.