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Two coherent point sources `S_(1)` and `S_(2)` vibrating in phase emit light of wavelength `lambda`. The separation between the sources is `2lambda`. Consider a line passing through `S_(2)` and perpendicular to line `S_(1) S_(2)`. Find the position of farthest and nearest minima.
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A

`(7lambda)/(12)`

B

`(15lambda)/(4)`

C

`(lambda)/(2)`

D

`(3lambda)/(4)`

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`Delta x = (2n-1) (lambda)/(2)`
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