Physics

Physics

Problem

Initially, the two waves from a double-slit travel equal distances to reach point P on the screen, so that P is a bright central maximum. A transparent sheet of thickness 0.20 μm0.20\,\mu\text{m} and refractive index 1.251.25 is then introduced in the path of one of the waves only (the other path remains in air). Light of wavelength 500 nm500\,\text{nm} in air is used. After inserting the sheet, point P will a) remain a bright fringe (maximum) b) become a dark fringe (minimum) c) show reduced intensity but not become completely dark d) show no interference pattern at all

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