If the monochromatic source in Young's double slit experiment is replaced by white light, then

If the monochromatic source in Young's double slit experiment is replaced by white light, then
  1. There will be a central dark fringe surrounded by a few coloured fringes
  2. There will be a central bright white fringe surrounded by a few coloured fringes
  3. All bright fringes will be of equal width
  4. Interference pattern will disappear

Solution

At central point on screen, path difference is zero for all wavelength. So, central bright fringe is white and other fringes depend on wavelength as $\beta=\frac{\lambda D}{d}$. Therefore, other fringes will be coloured.

Asked in: NEET 2024

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