Question:

Calculate the wavelength of light used in an interference experiment from the following data: Fringe width = 0.03cm. Distance between the slits and eyepiece through which the interference pattern is observed is 1m. Distance between the images of the virtual source when a convex lens of focal length 16cm is used at a distance of 80cm from the eyepiece is 0.8cm.

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Always convert units carefully and find actual slit separation using magnification.
Updated On: Mar 20, 2026
  • \(0.0006\,\text{\AA}\)
  • \(0.0006\,\text{cm}\)
  • \(600\,\text{cm}\)
  • 6000AA
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation


Step 1:
Fringe width formula: β = (λ D)/(d)
Step 2:
Magnification of lens: m = (v)/(u) = (80)/(16) = 5 ⟹ d = (0.8)/(5) = 0.16cm
Step 3:
Substituting values: 0.03 = (λ × 100)/(0.16) ⟹ λ = 4.8 × 10⁻5cm λ = 4800AA ≈ 6000AA
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