In a double-slit setup

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves

Problem

In a double-slit setup, the fourth-order bright fringe is observed 25 mm25\,\text{mm} above the central maximum on a screen 1.2 m1.2\,\text{m} away. The slit separation is 0.15 mm0.15\,\text{mm}. Using these data, compute the wavelength of the light.

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