Monochromatic coherent light shines through a pair of slits. If the wavelength of the light is decreased, which of the following statements are true of the resulting interference pattern? (There could be more than one correct choice.) Check all that apply. Check all that apply

. The distance between the maxima decreases.

The distance between the minima decreases.

The distance between the maxima stays the same.

The distance between the minima increases.

The distance between the minima stays the same.

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Rishi Rodriguez

24 July, 17:24

Monochromatic coherent light shines through a pair of slits. If the wavelength of the light is decreased, which of the following statements are true of the resulting interference pattern? (There could be more than one correct choice.) Check all that apply. Check all that apply

. The distance between the maxima decreases.

The distance between the minima decreases.

The distance between the maxima stays the same.

The distance between the minima increases.

The distance between the minima stays the same.

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Libby Burke · Answer 1

The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "The distance between the maxima stays the same; The distance between the minima stays the same.;. The distance between the maxima decreases."