In Young's double slit experiment, if the source of light changes from orange to blue then:
In Young's double slit experiment, if the source of light changes from orange to blue then:
Option 1 -
The distance between consecutive fringes will decrease.
Option 2 -
The distance between consecutive fringes will increase.
Option 3 -
The central bright fringe will become a dark fringe.
Option 4 -
The intensity of the minima will increase.
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:β = λD/d or β ∝ λ
Also, we know that λ_blue < λ_orange
So, β_orange > β_blue
So, dist b/w consecutive fringes will decrease.
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