2.3 - Conditions for Sustained Interference
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What are coherent sources?
💡 Hint: Think about how lasers work.
What does path difference refer to?
💡 Hint: It's about where waves come from.
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Which of the following is a condition required for sustained interference?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes waves stay in sync.
True or False: Comparable amplitudes do not impact interference visibility.
💡 Hint: Consider how differences might affect our perception.
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A laser light source produces coherent light. If the path difference between the two sources is altered, describe the effect on the interference pattern.
💡 Hint: Focus on how phase changes affect visibility.
Why is it vital to use slits of equal width in Young’s Double Slit Experiment for producing a clear interference pattern?
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of unequal amplitudes on the pattern.
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