Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 24 - The Wave Nature of Light - Problems - Page 708: 16

Answer

2.4mm

Work Step by Step

Because it is submerged in water, the wavelength will be $\lambda_w=\frac{\lambda}{n}=\frac{470nm}{1.33}=353nm$ $d\sin(\theta)=m\lambda$ For small angles, $\sin(\theta)=\tan(\theta)=\frac{x}{l}$ $x=\frac{m\lambda l}{d}=\frac{1(353.38\times10^{-9}m)(0.400m)}{6.00\times10^{-5}m}=2.4mm$
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