The slit separation in a double-slit setup is cut in half while the wavelength of the…

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The slit separation in a double-slit setup is cut in half while the wavelength of the light and the screen distance remain unchanged. Which of the following best describes how the fringe spacing on the screen is affected? (a) It is halved. (b) It is doubled. (c) It is unchanged. (d) It becomes four times larger.

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