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Is it possible to produce interference using two different sources of white light held close ?

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To determine whether it is possible to produce interference using two different sources of white light held close together, we need to analyze the conditions required for interference to occur. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Interference**: - Interference is a phenomenon that occurs when two or more waves superpose to form a resultant wave. This can lead to regions of constructive interference (bright spots) and destructive interference (dark spots). 2. **Coherent Sources**: ...
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  • As a result of interference of two coherent sources of light, energy is

    A
    Increased
    B
    Redistributed and the distribution does not vary with time
    C
    Decreased
    D
    Redistributed and the distribution changes with time

  • In interference pattern, using two coherent sources of light, the fringe width is …… .

    A
    directly proportional to wavelength.
    B
    inversely proportional to square of the wavelength.
    C
    inversely proprotional to wavelength.
    D
    directly proportional to square of the wavelength.

  • For steady interference, two two sources of light must be

    A
    coherent
    B
    monochoromatic
    C
    equally bright
    D
    all of these

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