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In Young's experiment one slit is covered with a blue filter and the other (slit) with a yellow filter then the interference pattern

A

will be blue

B

will be yellow

C

will be green

D

will not be formed

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: In Young's double-slit experiment, we have two slits that allow light to pass through. In this case, one slit is covered with a blue filter and the other with a yellow filter. 2. **Function of Filters**: A blue filter allows only blue light to pass through, while a yellow filter allows only yellow light to pass through. This means that after passing through the filters, the light emerging from each slit will be of different colors. 3. **Wavelength and Frequency**: Different colors of light correspond to different wavelengths. Blue light has a shorter wavelength compared to yellow light. Since the speed of light remains constant in a vacuum, the relationship between speed (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ) can be expressed as: \[ v = f \cdot \lambda \] Since the speed of light is constant, if the wavelength changes, the frequency must also change. 4. **Coherence of Light Sources**: For interference patterns to form, the light sources must be coherent, meaning they must have a constant phase relationship. However, since the blue and yellow light have different wavelengths and frequencies, they will not maintain a constant phase relationship. 5. **Conclusion on Interference Pattern**: Because the two light sources (from the slits) are no longer coherent due to their differing wavelengths and frequencies, an interference pattern will not be formed on the screen. ### Final Answer: The interference pattern will not be formed when one slit is covered with a blue filter and the other with a yellow filter. ---
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