COMEDK · Physics · 26. Wave Optics
In a Young's double slit experiment, the two interfering waves forming the interference pattern have the same amplitude. The phase difference between the two waves reaching a point X is \(\dfrac{\pi}{3}\). What will be the phase difference between the two waves at a point Y if the intensity ratio at X and Y is \(3: 2\) ?
- A \(\dfrac{\pi}{4}\)
- B \(\dfrac{\pi}{3}\)
- C \(\dfrac{\pi}{2}\)
- D \(\dfrac{\pi}{6}\)
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Correct Answer
(C) \(\dfrac{\pi}{2}\)
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Detailed explanation
The intensity \(I\) at any point in a Young's double slit experiment is given by \(I = 4I_0 \cos^2\left(\dfrac{\phi}{2}\right)\), where \(I_0\) is the intensity of each individual wave and \(\phi\) is the phase difference between the two interfering waves. Given the phase…
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