Interference of Light: Young's Double Slit Experiment
Students will study the conditions for sustained interference and analyze Young's double-slit experiment.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the interference pattern changes if the distance between the slits is increased.
- Explain how Young's double-slit experiment provides evidence for the wave nature of light.
- Predict the effect of changing the wavelength of light on the fringe width.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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