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Physics · optics
Problem
Consider a straight edge being illuminated by a parallel beam of light with
λ
=
6
×
10
−
5
c
m
\lambda=6 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~cm}
λ
=
6
×
1
0
−
5
cm
. Calculate the positions of the first two maxima and minima on a screen at a distance of 50 cm from the edge.
Related theory
optics
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