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: 28

Answer

2.52 m.

Work Step by Step

We see from Figure 24-21 and equation 24-3b that the center of the first bright fringe is characterized by $sin \theta\approx \frac{3}{2}\frac{\lambda}{D}$. Find the angle. $$ \theta=sin^{-1} \frac{3}{2}\frac{\lambda}{D}=sin^{-1} \frac{3}{2}\frac{620\times10^{-9}m}{3.80\times10^{-6}m}=14.17^{\circ}$$ Now find the distance of the fringe from the central maximum, on the screen. Multiply the distance to the screen by the tangent of the above angle. $$y=L\;tan\theta=(10.0m)tan(14.17^{\circ})=2.52m$$
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