Calculate Microwave Frequency for Interference Pattern | Wave Optics Question

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To calculate the frequency of the microwave radiation, use the formula frequency = velocity / wavelength, where the velocity of microwaves in a vacuum is approximately 3.0 x 10^8 m/s. Given the wavelength of 2.4 x 10^-2 m, the frequency can be determined by dividing the speed of light by the wavelength. The interference pattern created by the two slits can also be analyzed using the equation dsinθ = mλ, but the primary focus is on calculating frequency. Providing an attempt at solving the problem is encouraged for further assistance.
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Homework Statement


a microwave source is placed behind two identical slits, as represented in the diagram above. The slit centers are separated by a distance of 0.20m, and the slit widths are small compared to the slit separation but NOT negligible.
The microwave wavelength is 2.4X10^-2m. The resulting interference pattern is centered on a screen 0.60m wide, located 2.5m from the slits.

a)calculate the frequency of the microwave radiation.

Homework Equations


frequency = velocity / wavelength
dsinθ = mλ
 
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