Wave Optics - Result Question 3
3. Interference was observed in interference chamber where air was present, now the chamber is evacuated, and if the same light is used, a careful observer will see
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(a) no interference
(b) interference with brighter bands
(c) interference with dark bands
(d) interference fringe with larger width
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 3. (d)
Solution:
- (d) In vaccum, $\lambda$ increases very slightly compared to that in air. As $\beta \propto \lambda$, therefore, width of interference fringe increases slightly.
