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Physics Question on Wave optics

If white light is used in Young's double-slit experiment,

A

very few coloured fringes can be seen, with first order violet fringes being closer to the central white fringe

B

very few coloured fringes can be seen with first order red fringes being closer to the central white fringe.

C

a very large number of coloured fringes can be seen

D

a very large number of coloured fringes with a central white fringe can be seen.

Answer

very few coloured fringes can be seen, with first order violet fringes being closer to the central white fringe

Explanation

Solution

Answer (a) very few coloured fringes can be seen, with first order violet fringes being closer to the central white fringe