If the monochromatic source in Young's double slit experiment is replaced by white light, then

Option 1 - <p><span lang="EN-IN">Interference pattern will disappear</span></p>
Option 2 - <p><span lang="EN-IN">There will be a central dark fringe surrounded by a few coloured fringes</span></p>
Option 3 - <p><span lang="EN-IN">There will be a central bright white fringe surrounded by a few coloured fringes</span></p>
Option 4 - <p><span lang="EN-IN">All bright fringes will be of equal width</span></p>
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:

At central point on screen, path difference is zero for all wavelength. So, central bright fringe is white and other fringes depend on wavelength as β = λ D d .

Therefore, other fringes will be coloured.

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