17. (16 pts) You set up a two-slit experiment with a laser that produces light with a

wavelength of 600 nm. Which of the following are possible values for the difference in

distance from the slits (distance from slit 1 - distance from slit 2) to a completely dark spot on

the screen?

a) 300 nm

b) 600 nm

c) 900 nm

d) 1200 nm

There may be more than one choice! Explain your answer clearly!

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Karla Anderson

28 September, 06:04

17. (16 pts) You set up a two-slit experiment with a laser that produces light with a

wavelength of 600 nm. Which of the following are possible values for the difference in

distance from the slits (distance from slit 1 - distance from slit 2) to a completely dark spot on

the screen?

a) 300 nm

b) 600 nm

c) 900 nm

d) 1200 nm

There may be more than one choice! Explain your answer clearly!

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Lance Mcmillan · Answer 1

when the two waves interfere with eachother to make a dark spot the periodic difference of the two waves is π. the wave length for 2π is 600nm

. ie. for π difference it is 300nm