1)

In young's double-slit experiment, the intensity of tight at a point on the screen where the path difference is λ, is I, λ being the wavelength of light used. The intensity at a point where the path difference is λ/4 will be


A) I/4

B) I/2

C) I

D) Zero

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

For path difference λ, phase difference = 2π  (Q=(2πλx=2πλλ=2π))

I=I0+I0+2I0cos2π

I=4I0(cos2π=1)

For x=λ4, Phase difference = π2

I=I1+I2+2I1I2cosπ/2.

If=I1=I2=I0 then I' = 2I0 = 2.I/4 = I/2