What are the errors in Young's Double Slit experiment?

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The discussion focuses on identifying errors in Young's Double Slit experiment, specifically highlighting systematic and random errors. A key error identified is the misalignment of the laser, which was not positioned at a right angle to the slits, leading to discrepancies in the intensity maxima. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the inherent measurement errors due to the tolerance of the measuring equipment used in the experiment.

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I am having troubles trying to figure out systematic and random errors when conducting Young's double slit experiment.

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I have found one error which could be correct, it is the fact that the laser was not at right angles with the slits, this created a variance in the distance between the negative and positive orders of max intensity
 
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Think about what parts of the experiment are dependent on measurement. Generally speaking, each time you take a measurement, there is room for error if for no other reason than the tolerance of the measuring equipment.
 

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