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How is fringe width of an interference pattern in Young.s double slit experiment affected if the two slits are brought closer to each other?

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To determine how the fringe width of an interference pattern in Young's double slit experiment is affected when the two slits are brought closer together, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Fringe Width Formula The fringe width (β) in Young's double slit experiment is given by the formula: \[ \beta = \frac{D \cdot \lambda}{d} \] where: ...
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