Double Slit Problem: Solve for D2-D1 with 500nm Wavelength

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In the Young Double Slit experiment, the distance between the slits (d) and the wavelength of light (500nm) are crucial for determining the positions of bright and dark bands on the screen. The problem involves calculating the difference in distances (D2-D1) to the screen for the dark band, where one slit is closer than the other. Without a scale or additional measurements from the provided picture, it is challenging to derive the exact values needed for the calculation. The relationship between the wavelength, slit separation, and angle is expressed by the equation mλ = d sin θ, which is essential for solving the problem. Accurate measurements or angles are necessary to proceed with the calculation effectively.
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here the problem:

In the Young Double Slit experiment, alternatingbands of bright and dark regions are produced on the screen. At the dark band shown in the picture below, on slit is a closer than the other slit: In other words, D1 is less than D2, Find D2-D1, Assuming that the light has a wavelength of 500nm.


The Picture he shows, he said is not to scale so it won't help. there are no other measurements listed. How do i go about figuering this out?
 
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I hope there's an angle scale in the pic.

Distance between slit centers "d" makes fringes (bands) that are angle-dependent, as m \lambda = d sin \theta
 
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