University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 36 - Diffraction - Problems - Exercises - Page 1211: 36.4

Answer

5.91 mm.

Work Step by Step

Use equation 36.3 because the angle is small. $$y_1=\frac{x \lambda}{a}$$ The distance between the two dark fringes on either side of the central maximum is $2y_1$. $$2y_1=2 \frac{x \lambda}{a}=2 \frac{(3.50m) (633\times10^{-9}m)}{0.750\times10^{-3}m}=5.91\times10^{-3}m $$
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