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n YDSE, how many maximas can be obtained on a screen including central maxima in both sides ofthe central fringe if λ=3000Å,d=5000Å

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n YDSE, how many maximas can be obtained on a screen including central maxima in both sides ofthe central fringe if λ=3000Å,d=5000Å

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In the Young's Double Slit Experiment (YDSE), the number of maxima (bright fringes) that can be obtained on a screen is determined by the formula:

n = 2D/dλ

where:

  • n is the number of maxima,
  • D is the distance between the screen and the slits,
  • d is the distance between the two slits, and
  • λ is the wavelength of light used.

Given that λ=3000Å (or 3x10^-7 m) and d=5000Å (or 5x10^-7 m), we can substitute these values into the formula to find the number of maxima.

However, the distance D is not provided in the question. Without this information, we cannot calculate the exact number of maxima.

If D is known, you can substitute all the values into the formula to find the number of maxima. Remember to convert the distances from angstroms to meters (1Å = 1x10^-10 m) before performing the calculation.

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