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Physics Wave Optics Young's Double Slit Experiment MCQ (Single Correct)

Initially interference is observed with the entire experimental set up inside a chamber filled with air, Now the chamber is evacuated. With the same source of light used, a careful observer will find that

A
The interference pattern is almost absent as it is very much diffused
B
There is no change in the interference pattern
C
The fringe width is slightly decreased
D
The fringe width is slightly increased

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The correct answer is:
D

Sol. w =

since v = f λ

since vacuum is made, λ increased fringe width increases

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