Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Wave Optics

Question:

The phase difference between two light waves reaching a point P is 100π.

What their path difference is equal to? 

Options:

25λ

50λ

100λ

10λ

Correct Answer:

50λ

Explanation:

Use :

Phase difference is : $\phi  = \frac{2\pi}{\lambda} \Delta x$

$\Rightarrow \Delta x = \frac{\lambda}{2\pi} \phi = 50\lambda$