What do l1, l2 and m mean in the equation l2 - l1 = m lambda?

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I have the formula l2 - l1 = m lambda and I am not sure what each part of the equation stands for? I think l2 and l1 are distances to where the waves meet but I am not sure.

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May 7, 2015

I believe you are right but context is everything.

Try drawing it.

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What do l1, l2 and m mean in the equation l2 - l1 = m lambda?

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