Physics

Physics

Problem

In a Young’s double-slit experiment, the slit-to-screen distance D=1.0 mD = 1.0\,\text{m} is known to within ±0.5%\pm0.5\%, the slit separation d=0.50 mmd = 0.50\,\text{mm} within ±1.0%\pm1.0\%, and the wavelength λ=600 nmλ = 600\,\text{nm} within ±0.2%\pm0.2\%. Estimate the percentage uncertainty in the calculated value of the fringe width ββ. a) 1.2%1.2\% b) 0.7%0.7\% c) 1.7%1.7\% d) 1.5%1.5\%

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