College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Chapter 17, Problem 39GP
Figure P17.38 shows the light intensity on a screen behind a double slit. The slit spacing is 0.20 mm and the screen is 2.0 m behind the slits. What is the
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College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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