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In Young's double-slit experiment (Y.D.S.E), light of intesity `I_0`, is used at both slits. Calculate the intensity on screen at a point for which the phase difference is `60^@`.

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To solve the problem of finding the intensity on the screen at a point where the phase difference is \(60^\circ\) in Young's double-slit experiment, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Intensity Formula**: In Young's double-slit experiment, the intensity \(I\) at a point on the screen is given by the formula: \[ I = I_0 \left(1 + \cos \Delta \phi\right) \] where \(I_0\) is the intensity from each slit, and \(\Delta \phi\) is the phase difference between the two waves arriving at that point. 2. **Convert Phase Difference to Radians**: The phase difference given is \(60^\circ\). We need to convert this to radians for calculations: \[ \Delta \phi = 60^\circ = \frac{\pi}{3} \text{ radians} \] 3. **Calculate \(\cos \Delta \phi\)**: Now, we calculate \(\cos 60^\circ\): \[ \cos 60^\circ = \frac{1}{2} \] 4. **Substitute into the Intensity Formula**: Now, substitute \(\cos 60^\circ\) into the intensity formula: \[ I = I_0 \left(1 + \frac{1}{2}\right) = I_0 \left(1 + 0.5\right) = I_0 \cdot 1.5 \] 5. **Final Calculation**: Thus, the intensity \(I\) at the point where the phase difference is \(60^\circ\) is: \[ I = 1.5 I_0 \] ### Conclusion: The intensity on the screen at a point for which the phase difference is \(60^\circ\) is: \[ I = 1.5 I_0 \]
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