Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0133942651
ISBN 13: 978-0-13394-265-1

Chapter 33 - Wave Optics - Stop to Think 33.4 - Page 944: 1

Answer

The two answers could be: B. The slits are both the same for both; λ2 > λ1 C. The wavelengths are the same for both; a1>a2

Work Step by Step

The width of the central maximum, which is proportional to λ/a, has increased. This could happen because the wavelength has increased or because the width of the slit decreased.
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