Q. In the phenomenon of diffraction of light, when blue light is used in the experiment instead of red light, then

A) Fringes will become narrower
B) Fringes will become broader
C) No change in fringe width
D) None of the above
Explanation

(a) Width of central maximum is given by
$w = \frac{2f\lambda}{a}\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ldots(i)$
Where $f$ is focal length of lens, a is width of slit and $\lambda$ is wavelength of light used.
From Eq. (i), it is clear that fringe width
$\ \ \ \ \ \ \ w \propto \lambda$
So, when blue light is used in the experiment instead of red light, the fringes will become narrower.

Dr. Abubacker
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.

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