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Electromagnetic Waves and Wave Optics: YDSE — Fringe Count MCQ

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YDSE — Fringe CountMediumQuestion 20231

Question

In YDSE (d = 0.5 mm, D = 1 m, λ = 500 nm), the number of complete fringes in 1 cm on the screen is:
  1. A
    10
    Correct
  2. B
    20
  3. C
    5
  4. D
    100

Correct answer

10

Explanation

β = λD/d = 500×10⁻⁹ × 1/0.5×10⁻³ = 10⁻³ m = 1 mm. Number of fringes in 1 cm = 10 mm / 1 mm = 10.