5. A very fine wire 5.5x103 mm in diameter is placed between two flat glass plates. Light whose wavelength in air is 550 nm falls (and is viewed) perpendicular to the plates and a series of bright and dark bands. (a) How many light and dark bands will there be in this case? (b) Will the area next to the wire be bright or dark? A DVF E O B

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5. A very fine wire 5.5x103 mm in diameter is placed between two flat glass
plates. Light whose wavelength in air is 550 nm falls (and is viewed)
perpendicular to the plates and a series of bright and dark bands.
(a) How many light and dark bands will there be in this case?
(b) Will the area next to the wire be bright or dark?
A
DVF
E
O
B
Transcribed Image Text:5. A very fine wire 5.5x103 mm in diameter is placed between two flat glass plates. Light whose wavelength in air is 550 nm falls (and is viewed) perpendicular to the plates and a series of bright and dark bands. (a) How many light and dark bands will there be in this case? (b) Will the area next to the wire be bright or dark? A DVF E O B
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