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**Problem:**

Monochromatic light falls on a screen 1.90 m from two slits separated by 2.06 mm. The first- and second-order bright fringes are separated by 0.557 mm. What is the wavelength of the light?

**Answer:**

\[ \text{Wavelength (\(\lambda\))} = \Box \text{ nm} \]

**Explanation:**

To solve this problem, we will use the formula for the fringe separation in a double-slit experiment:

\[ \Delta y = \frac{\lambda \cdot L}{d} \]

Where:
- \(\Delta y\) is the separation between fringes (0.557 mm),
- \(L\) is the distance from the slits to the screen (1.90 m),
- \(d\) is the distance between the slits (2.06 mm),
- \(\lambda\) is the wavelength of the light.

By rearranging the formula to solve for \(\lambda\):

\[ \lambda = \frac{\Delta y \cdot d}{L} \]

Remember to convert all measurements to consistent units (e.g., meters) before calculating the wavelength.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem:** Monochromatic light falls on a screen 1.90 m from two slits separated by 2.06 mm. The first- and second-order bright fringes are separated by 0.557 mm. What is the wavelength of the light? **Answer:** \[ \text{Wavelength (\(\lambda\))} = \Box \text{ nm} \] **Explanation:** To solve this problem, we will use the formula for the fringe separation in a double-slit experiment: \[ \Delta y = \frac{\lambda \cdot L}{d} \] Where: - \(\Delta y\) is the separation between fringes (0.557 mm), - \(L\) is the distance from the slits to the screen (1.90 m), - \(d\) is the distance between the slits (2.06 mm), - \(\lambda\) is the wavelength of the light. By rearranging the formula to solve for \(\lambda\): \[ \lambda = \frac{\Delta y \cdot d}{L} \] Remember to convert all measurements to consistent units (e.g., meters) before calculating the wavelength.
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