Q89 / 180 · AIIMS 2018 (26 May) · Physics

Assertion : In Young's double slit experiment, interference pattern disappears when one of the slits is closed. Reason : Interference occurs due to superposition of light waves from two coherent sources.

  • Correct answer
    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

When one of the slits is closed, there appears general illumination from a single source. Interference does not take place.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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