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What would the correct answer be and why? i need help studying for my test

What would the correct answer be and why? i need help studying for my test-example-1
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We can use the following equation to solve this problem:


y=(2n+1)(\lambda D)/(d)

Where:

D = distance from the slits to the screen

y = Distance between adjacent dark bands

Therefore:


\lambda=(yd)/((2n+1)D)

So, we need to find d which is the distance between the two slits

Answer:

c)

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