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The number of fringes in an interference pattern can be calculated using the equation:
N = (2d)/λ, where N is the number of fringes, d is the distance between the two slits, and λ is the wavelength of the light source.
The number of fringes in an interference pattern is directly related to the wavelength of the light source. By calculating the number of fringes, we can determine the wavelength of the light being used, which can provide valuable information about the properties of the light source.
No, the number of fringes cannot be negative. It represents the total number of bright or dark bands in an interference pattern and is always a positive integer.
As the distance between the slits is increased, the number of fringes in the interference pattern also increases. This is because the greater the distance, the longer the path length difference between the two waves, resulting in more interference.
No, it is not possible to have a fractional number of fringes. Fringes are discrete entities and cannot be divided into smaller parts. Therefore, the number of fringes is always a whole number.
