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If the distance between first maxima and fifth minima of a double slit pattern is 7 mm and the slits are separated by 0.15 mm with the screen 50 cm away, the wavelength of light used is:
If the distance between first maxima and fifth minima of a double slit pattern is 7 mm and the slits are separated by 0.15 mm with the screen 50 cm away, the wavelength of light used is:
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Carefully count fringe order when mixing maxima and minima.
Updated On: Mar 18, 2026
- 200 nm
- 100 nm
- 800 nm
- 600 nm
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The Correct Option is D
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