Two slits separated by a distance of 1mm are illuminated with red ligh...
Key Information:
- Distance between the two slits (d) = 1mm = 0.001m
- Wavelength of the red light (λ) = 6.5 * 10^(-7) m
- Distance between the screen and the slits (L) = 1m
Calculation:
1. Determining Fringe Spacing:
The fringe spacing, also known as the distance between two consecutive fringes, can be calculated using the formula for the double-slit interference pattern:
dsinθ = mλ
Where:
- d is the distance between the slits (0.001m)
- θ is the angle between the central maximum and the mth fringe
- m is the order of the fringe (1, 2, 3, ...)
- λ is the wavelength of light (6.5 * 10^(-7) m)
For the central maximum (m = 0), sinθ = 0, so the first bright fringe occurs when m = 1.
dsinθ = λ
θ = sin^(-1)(λ/d)
Substituting the values, we can find the angle θ:
θ = sin^(-1)(6.5 * 10^(-7) / 0.001)
θ ≈ 0.000409 radians
2. Finding the Distance between Fringes:
The distance between adjacent fringes can be determined using the formula:
y = L * tanθ
Where:
- y is the distance between fringes
- L is the distance between the screen and the slits (1m)
- θ is the angle between the central maximum and the mth fringe (0.000409 radians)
For the third dark fringe (m = 3), the distance from the central maximum can be calculated:
y = 1 * tan(3 * 0.000409)
y ≈ 0.00122m
For the fifth bright fringe (m = 5), the distance from the central maximum can be calculated:
y = 1 * tan(5 * 0.000409)
y ≈ 0.00203m
Final Result:
The distance between the third dark fringe and the fifth bright fringe on the same side of the central maximum is approximately 0.00122m.