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If the separation between the slits in a Young's double slit experiment is increased. What happens to the fringe width? If the separation is increased too much will the fringe pattern remain detectable?

A

on elasticity of the medium only

B

on inertia of the medium only

C

on elasticity as well as inertia

D

neither on elasticity nor on inertia

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