6.3.2 - Interference of Light
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What occurs during constructive interference?
💡 Hint: Think about how combining quantities can increase their effects.
Define destructive interference.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when high meets low.
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What phenomenon occurs when two waves combine to form a brighter light?
💡 Hint: Think about combining two sources of light.
True or False: Destructive interference leads to brighter light patterns.
💡 Hint: Remember what happens when peaks and troughs meet.
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Two slits are spaced 0.5 mm apart, and a screen is 2 m away. If a light source at 500 nm wavelength is used, calculate the fringe width.
💡 Hint: Convert all units to mm for coherence.
Discuss how decreasing the distance from the slits to the screen affects the interference pattern and explain why this occurs.
💡 Hint: Think about how quickly the waves travel to create interference patterns.
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