Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Wave Optics

Question:

What is the relation between phase difference $(\Delta \theta)$ and path difference $(\Delta x)$?

Options:

$\Delta \theta=\frac{2 \pi}{\lambda} \Delta x$

$\Delta x=\frac{2 \pi \lambda}{\Delta \theta}$

$\Delta \theta=2 \pi \lambda \Delta x$

$\Delta x=\frac{2 \lambda \Delta \theta}{\pi}$

Correct Answer:

$\Delta \theta=\frac{2 \pi}{\lambda} \Delta x$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → $\Delta \theta=\frac{2 \pi}{\lambda} \Delta x$