(i) Write two points to distinguish between interference and diffraction fringes.
(ii) In a Young’s double slit experiment, fringes are obtained on a screen placed a certain distance away from the slits. If the screen is moved by towards the slits, the fringe width changes by
. Given that the slits are
apart, calculate the wavelength of the light used.
(i) Interference pattern has a number of equally speed dark and bright bands. The diffraction pattern has a central maxima and is twice wide as other maxima. Away from the centre intensity of maxima falls.
Diffraction is obtained by superposing two waves originating from each point of a slit.
the interference pattern is obtained by superposing two waves originating from two narrow slits.
(ii) Given slit width
fringe width,
change in fringe width