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A

A. An electron beam is used to obtain interference in a simple Young's double-slit experiment . If speed of electron is increased the fringe width decreases.

B

B. de-Broglie wavelength of electron is inversely proportional to the speed of electrons.

C

C. Two coherent point sources of light having non-zero phase difference are separated by a small distance. On the perpendicular bisector of line segment joining both the point sources, no constructive interference can be obtained

D

D. For two waves from coherent point sources to interference constructively at a point the magnitude of their phase difference at that point must be `2npi` (where n is non-negative integer)

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To solve the question of identifying the incorrect statements regarding interference in physics, we will analyze each statement step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement A**: "An electron beam is used to obtain interference in simple Young's double slit experiment. If the speed of the electron is increased, the fringe width decreases." - **Analysis**: The fringe width (β) in Young's double slit experiment is given by the formula: \[ \beta = \frac{\lambda D}{d} \] where \( \lambda \) is the wavelength, \( D \) is the distance from the slits to the screen, and \( d \) is the distance between the slits. The de Broglie wavelength of an electron is given by: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{mv} \] where \( h \) is Planck's constant, \( m \) is the mass of the electron, and \( v \) is its velocity. As the speed \( v \) increases, the wavelength \( \lambda \) decreases, leading to a decrease in fringe width \( \beta \). Thus, this statement is **correct**. 2. **Statement B**: "De Broglie wavelength of an electron is inversely proportional to speed of electron." - **Analysis**: From the de Broglie wavelength formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{h}{mv} \] it is clear that as the speed \( v \) increases, the wavelength \( \lambda \) decreases, confirming that the wavelength is indeed inversely proportional to the speed of the electron. Therefore, this statement is also **correct**. 3. **Statement C**: "Two coherent point sources of light having non-zero phase difference are separated by a small distance on the perpendicular bisector of the line segment joining both point sources; no constructive interference can be obtained." - **Analysis**: For constructive interference to occur, the phase difference \( \Delta \phi \) must be an integer multiple of \( 2\pi \) (i.e., \( \Delta \phi = 2n\pi \)). Even if there is a non-zero phase difference, constructive interference can still occur if the path difference corresponds to \( n\lambda \). Therefore, this statement is **incorrect**. 4. **Statement D**: "For two waves from coherent point sources to interfere constructively at a point, the magnitude of their phase difference at that point must be \( 2n\pi \)." - **Analysis**: This statement is true as it aligns with the condition for constructive interference. Therefore, this statement is **correct**. ### Conclusion: The incorrect statement is **C**.

To solve the question of identifying the incorrect statements regarding interference in physics, we will analyze each statement step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement A**: "An electron beam is used to obtain interference in simple Young's double slit experiment. If the speed of the electron is increased, the fringe width decreases." - **Analysis**: The fringe width (β) in Young's double slit experiment is given by the formula: \[ \beta = \frac{\lambda D}{d} ...
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