Youngs Double Slit: Intensities at Maxima & Minima

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The discussion revolves around a problem from a Young's double slit experiment, specifically focusing on the ratio of intensities at maxima and minima when the slit widths are in the ratio of 1:2.

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  • The original poster attempts to determine the intensity ratios based on the given slit width ratio. Some participants question the need for an attempt at a solution before providing assistance.

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The discussion appears to be ongoing, with participants expressing a desire for answers but lacking explicit solutions or guidance thus far. There is a request for clarification on the problem setup and assumptions.

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In a youngs double slit experiment,if the slit widths are in the ratio 1:2,the ratio of intensities at maxima and minima will be ?

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the correct answer is 1:2
 
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