= Two light rays (1 and 2) travelling in air (na 1) from source S (1 m above the surface of water) and meet at a point P on a screen (1 m above the surface of water), as shown below. Light ray 2 reflects from the surface of water (nw 1.33). Determine: = i. the phase difference of the light rays at point P, if wavelength of the light is 500 nm. ii. for what wavelengths we will have constructive interference at P? S Ray 1 Ray 2 Air 2m Water 1m P

= Two light rays (1 and 2) travelling in air (na 1) from source S (1 m above the surface of water) and meet at a point P on a screen (1 m above the surface of water), as shown below. Light ray 2 reflects from the surface of water (nw 1.33). Determine: = i. the phase difference of the light rays at point P, if wavelength of the light is 500 nm. ii. for what wavelengths we will have constructive interference at P? S Ray 1 Ray 2 Air 2m Water 1m P

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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