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In Young’s double slit experiment, what is the effect on fringe pattern if the slits are brought closer to each other? - Physics (Theory)

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Question

In Young’s double slit experiment, what is the effect on fringe pattern if the slits are brought closer to each other?

Options

  • Fringes disappear

  • Fringe width increases

  • Fringe width decreases

  • Fringe width remains unaltered

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Solution

Fringe width increases.

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