Two microscope slides made of glass are illuminated by monochromatic (A = 575nm) light incident perpendicularly. The top slide touches the bottom slide at one end and rests on a thin copper wire at the other end, forming a wedge of air. The diameter of the copper wire is 25.8 μm. How many bright fringes are seen across these slides? Hint The number of bright fringes seen is

Two microscope slides made of glass are illuminated by monochromatic (A = 575nm) light incident perpendicularly. The top slide touches the bottom slide at one end and rests on a thin copper wire at the other end, forming a wedge of air. The diameter of the copper wire is 25.8 μm. How many bright fringes are seen across these slides? Hint The number of bright fringes seen is

University Physics Volume 3

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Chapter3: Interference

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