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In Young's experiment the slits, separated by `d = 0.8 mm`, are illuminated with light of wavelength 7200 Å, Interference pattern is obtained on a screen `D = 2 m` from the slits. Find minimum distance from central maximum at which the a average intensity is 50% if of maximum?

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To solve the problem, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the given parameters We are given: - Distance between the slits, \( d = 0.8 \, \text{mm} = 0.8 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{m} \) - Wavelength of light, \( \lambda = 7200 \, \text{Å} = 7200 \times 10^{-10} \, \text{m} \) - Distance from slits to screen, \( D = 2 \, \text{m} \) ...
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