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Published on: August 22, 2026
In a Young's double slit experiment, the width of the one of the slit is three times the other slit. The amplitude of the light coming from a slit is proportional to the slit-width. Find the ratio of the maximum to the minimum intensity in the interference pattern.
A
B
2 : 1
C
3 : 1
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
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