A double slit aperture is illuminated with HeNe laser light (λ = 638 nm).  The pattern observed on a screen placed 2.5 m from the aperture is shown below.  If the distance between the 2nd order minima on either side of the central bright spot is 25 cm, determine the spacing between the slits.  (Hint: carefully determine m for 2nd order minima.)   The spacing between the slits is  ______________m. (3 significant figures)

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  1. A double slit aperture is illuminated with HeNe laser light (λ = 638 nm).  The pattern observed on a screen placed 2.5 m from the aperture is shown below.  If the distance between the 2nd order minima on either side of the central bright spot is 25 cm, determine the spacing between the slits.  (Hint: carefully determine m for 2nd order minima.)

     

    • The spacing between the slits is  ______________m. (3 significant figures)
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