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If the monochromatic source in Young's double slit experiment is replaced by white light, then:

  1. A
    interference pattern will disappear.
  2. B
    there will be a central dark fringe surrounded by a few coloured fringes.
  3. C
    there will be a central bright white fringe surrounded by a few coloured fringes.
  4. D
    all bright fringes will be of equal width.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

When white light is used in YDSE:The path difference at the central point is zero for all wavelengths. Hence, all colors overlap to form a central white bright fringe.For other points, the condition for maxima depends on wavelength (). Since white light has different , fringes of different colors will be formed at different positions. The fringe closest to the center is violet (shorter ) and the farthest is red (longer ).After a few fringes, the overlap becomes so significant that the pattern disappears into uniform illumination.

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If the monochromatic source in Young's double slit experiment is replaced by white light, then:
A
interference pattern will disappear.
B
there will be a central dark fringe surrounded by a few coloured fringes.
C
there will be a central bright white fringe surrounded by a few coloured fringes.
D
all bright fringes will be of equal width.

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