Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Interference

Interference — practice question

When monochromatic light is used, interference fringes appear on a screen positioned a distance $D$ from a pair of slits separated by $a$. The fringe spacing is $x$. If both $a$ and $D$ are doubled, what is the new fringe separation?

  • A$\frac{x}{2}$
  • B$x$
  • C$2x$
  • D$4x$

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