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Physics Wave Optics General MCQ (Single Correct)

In double slit experiment, the angular width of the fringes is 0.20° for the sodium light ( λ λ = 5890 Å). In order to increase the angular width of the fringes by 10%, the necessary change in the wavelength is

A
Increase of 589 Å
B
Decrease of 589 Å
C
Increase of 6479 Å
D
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So increase in wavelength = 6479 – 5890 = 589 Å.

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