A-LevelPhysicsSuperpositionOct/Nov 2022Paper 1 Q291 Mark
Light of a single frequency is incident on a pair of narrow slits that are a distance of 0.10 mm apart. A series of bright and dark fringes is observed on a screen a distance of 2.0m away. The distance between adjacent bright fringes is 8.0 mm. [Figure showing double slit interference setup] What is the path difference of the light waves from the two slits that meet at the second-order dark fringe?
A2.0 x 10⁻⁷ m
B4.0 x 10⁻⁷ m
C6.0 x 10⁻⁷ m
D8.0 x 10⁻⁷ m
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is C: 6.0 x 10⁻⁷ m
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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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