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In double slit experiment using light of wavelength `600 nm`, the angular width of a fringe formed on a distant screen is `0.1^(@)`. What is the spacing between the two slits ?

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To find the spacing between the two slits in a double slit experiment given the wavelength of light and the angular width of the fringe, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values**: - Wavelength of light, \( \lambda = 600 \, \text{nm} = 600 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{m} \) - Angular width of the fringe, \( \theta = 0.1^\circ \) ...
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