The interference of light and diffraction

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Homework Statement


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In terms of the wavelength of the light λ, what is the value for the path difference x = r1 – r2 if at the point P on the screen there is:

a. a dark region (and no other dark region between O and P)?

b. a bright region, with one other bright region between O and P?

Homework Equations


x = Δr = d sinƟ

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't understand this at all? could someone give me a pointer to begin with please, thanks!
 
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update:
okay i think for part B, Δr= 2λ ? could someone confirm if this is correct or incorrect?? thanks!
 
Sox281212 said:
update:
okay i think for part B, Δr= 2λ ? could someone confirm if this is correct or incorrect?? thanks!
Yes.