Double Slit Wave Interference Question

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The discussion revolves around calculating the distance from the central axis to the second order dark bands in a double slit interference pattern using blue light with a wavelength of 482 nm. The user applied the equations for wave interference but arrived at a distance of 16 mm, while the textbook states the answer is 38 mm. There is confusion regarding the order of the dark fringes, with one participant interpreting m = 0 as the first order dark fringe. The calculations for the angle and distance were verified, but discrepancies remain in achieving the textbook answer. The conversation highlights the importance of correctly identifying the order of dark fringes in wave interference problems.
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Homework Statement



Blue light (λ = 482 nm) is directed through parallel slits separated by 0.15 mm. A fringe pattern appears on a ascreen 2.00 m away. How far from the central axis on either side are the second order dark bands?

λ = 4.82 x 10-7 m
d = 1.5 x10-4 m
L = 2.00 m
m = 2
y= ?

Homework Equations



sin θ = (m + 0.5) λ/d
y = L tan θ

The Attempt at a Solution



I used m = 2 (second order dark bands) and used the first equation which gave me the angle formed between the central axis and the second order dark band, which came out to be 0.46 degrees. I then used the second formula, which is the formula for the distance between the central bright fringe and any point on the screen, which gave me 0.016 m or 16 mm. The textbook says 38 mm, but I'm sure I've done it correctly
 
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Your calc checks out.
I took m = 0 as being the first order dark fringe and m = 1 as the second order, which works out to 9.6 mm.
I don't see any way to get 38!
 
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