Q33 / 107 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Physics · Wave Optics

If a torch is used in place of monochromatic light in Young's experiment what will happens?

  • A
    Fringe will appear for a moment then, it will disappear
  • B
    Fringes will occur as from monochromatic light
  • C
    Only bright fringes will appear
  • Correct answer
    D
    No fringes will appear

Solution

No fringe will appear, when we used torch in place of monochromatic light because waves reaching at any point on the screen do not have a constant phase difference, as phase difference due to different colours changes randomly. Therefore, maxima and minima would also change their positions randomly and in quick succession. This will result in general illumination on the screen.

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

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