Calculating Slit Width Using Microwave Wavelength

In summary, the formula for calculating slit width using microwave wavelength is: slit width = (wavelength * distance) / (number of wavelengths * distance between slits). The wavelength and distance should be in the same units, typically meters or centimeters. Yes, the formula can be used for all types of microwaves as long as the wavelength and distance are measured in the same units. Increasing the distance between slits will result in a smaller calculated slit width, while decreasing the distance between slits will result in a larger calculated slit width. The calculated slit width is an approximation and may vary slightly due to factors such as diffraction and interference.
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Microwaves of wavelength 2.80 cm fall on a slit and the central maximum at a distance of 1.0 m from the slit is found to have a half-width (i. e. distance from middle of central maximum to first minimum) of 0.67 m. Find the width of the slit.
 
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Hint: Half width is half the distance between two maxima.
 

1. What is the formula for calculating slit width using microwave wavelength?

The formula for calculating slit width using microwave wavelength is: slit width = (wavelength * distance) / (number of wavelengths * distance between slits).

2. What units should be used for the wavelength and distance in the formula?

The wavelength and distance should be in the same units, typically meters or centimeters.

3. Can the formula be used for all types of microwaves?

Yes, the formula can be used for all types of microwaves as long as the wavelength and distance are measured in the same units.

4. How does changing the distance between slits affect the calculated slit width?

Increasing the distance between slits will result in a smaller calculated slit width, while decreasing the distance between slits will result in a larger calculated slit width.

5. Is the calculated slit width an exact measurement?

No, the calculated slit width is an approximation and may vary slightly due to factors such as diffraction and interference.

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