In a double slit experiment the distance between the slits is d. The screen is at a distance D from the slits. The order of the fringe which appears opposite to the slit on the screen is
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The position of the bright fringe is opposite to the slit, hence d/2 must be equal to integral multiple of the fringe width (λD/d).
Thus $\frac{d}{2}=n.\frac{λD}{2}$
$⇒n=\frac{d^2}{2λD}$