Consider a two-slit interference experiment like the one shown in figure Q3.7b. The distance between adjacent bright spots in the interference pattern on the screen ,

-The value of $n$ increases (careful!).
A) increases
B) decreases
C) remains the same

Question

Consider a two-slit interference experiment like the one shown in figure Q3.7b. The distance between adjacent bright spots in the interference pattern on the screen ,
 
-The value of $n$ increases (careful!).
A) increases 
B) decreases 
C) remains the same

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As $n$ increases, the value of $n$ itself increases by definition.

Consider a Two-Slit Interference Experiment Like the One Shown in Figure