Q134 / 180 · NEET 2014 · Physics

In the Young’s double slit experiment the intensity of light at a point on the screen where the path difference is λ is K, ( λ being the wave length of light used). The intensity at a point where the path difference is λ4, will be:

  • A
    K
  • B
    K4
  • Correct answer
    C
    K2
  • D
    Zero

Solution

Imax=4I0=K
at the other point, path difference =λ4
So, phase difference ϕ=2πλ×λ4=π2
I'=I0+I0+2I0I0cos⁡π2
I'=2I0=K2

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

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