Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Wave Optics

Question:

Interference was observed in interference chamber when air is present. Now the chamber is evacuated and if the same light is used, then for the same arrangement.

Options:

No interference pattern will be obtained.                  

            

Exactly same interference pattern will be obtained with better contrast.

 

The fringe width is slightly decreased.

The fringe width is slightly increased.

Correct Answer:

The fringe width is slightly increased.

Explanation:

Since refractive index of air is slightly greater than 1 so fringe width will increase when air is replaced by vacuum.