In a Young’s double slit experiment, the width of the one of the slit is three times the other slit. The amplitude of the light coming from a slit is proportional to the slit-width. Find the ratio of the maximum to the minimum intensity in the interference pattern.
In a Young’s double slit experiment, the width of the one of the slit is three times the other slit. The amplitude of the light coming from a slit is proportional to the slit-width. Find the ratio of the maximum to the minimum intensity in the interference pattern.
Option 1 -
1:4
Option 2 -
4:1
Option 3 -
3:1
Option 4 -
2:1
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 1
 
 
 Detailed Solution:Amplitude is proportional to the slit – width, thus, 
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