Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5
Banner 6
Banner 7
Banner 8
Banner 9

Q.

What is the effect on the interference fringes in Young's double slit experiment if the source slit is moved closer to the double slit plane?

see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

The fringes become more distinct.

b

The fringe width decreases.

c

The fringe width increases.

d

The fringes become less distinct.

answer is D.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

Detailed Solution

Let x be the width of the source slit and X be the distance between the source slit and the plane of the two slits. For interference fringes to be distinctly visible, the condition xX<λd should be satisfied. If x is too large (i.e. the source slit is too wide) or if X is too small (X is the distance between the source slit and the two slits) the requirementxX<λd may be violated and fringes will no longer be distinct. The reason is that the interference patterns due to various parts of the source slit overlap. Consequently, the minima will not be totally dark and fringe pattern becomes indistinct. However, as long as the fringe pattern remains visible, a change in x or X has no effect on the fringe width β.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

courses

No courses found

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

best study material, now at your finger tips!

  • promsvg

    live classes

  • promsvg

    progress tracking

  • promsvg

    24x7 mentored guidance

  • promsvg

    study plan analysis

download the app

gplay
mentor

Download the App

gplay
whats app icon
personalised 1:1 online tutoring