2- EXAMPLE 24-3 Wavelengths from double-slit interference. White light passes through two slits 0.50 mm apart, and an interference pattern is observed on a screen 2.5 m away. The first-order fringe resembles a rainbow with violet and red light at opposite ends. The violet light is about 2.0 mm and the red 3.5 mm from the center of the central white fringe (Fig. 24-11). Estimate the wavelengths for the violet and red light. White 2.0 mm- 3.5 mm I FIGURE 24-11 First-order fringes for a double slit are a full spectrum, like a rainbow. Also Example 24-3.

2- EXAMPLE 24-3 Wavelengths from double-slit interference. White light passes through two slits 0.50 mm apart, and an interference pattern is observed on a screen 2.5 m away. The first-order fringe resembles a rainbow with violet and red light at opposite ends. The violet light is about 2.0 mm and the red 3.5 mm from the center of the central white fringe (Fig. 24-11). Estimate the wavelengths for the violet and red light. White 2.0 mm- 3.5 mm I FIGURE 24-11 First-order fringes for a double slit are a full spectrum, like a rainbow. Also Example 24-3.

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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

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