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COMEDK · Physics · 26. Wave Optics

In Young's double slit experiment, a third slit is made in between the double slits. Then,

  1. A intensity of finges totally disappears
  2. B only bright light is observed on the screen
  3. C fringes of unequal width are formed
  4. D contrast between bright and dark fringes is reduced
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(D) contrast between bright and dark fringes is reduced

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When a third slit is made in between the double slits in YDSE, then contrast between bright and dark fringes is reduced. \(\hat{t}\) is because in the case of double slits, light passes only two slits. Now, the same light is passing through the three slits which results in…