In the double-slit experiment, fringes are more widely spaced when illumination is with monochromatic
A)low-frequency light.
B)high-frequency light.
C)polarized light.
D)none of the above

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In the double-slit experiment, the spacing of the fringes is directly related to the wavelength of the light used. Low-frequency light has a longer wavelength than high-frequency light, leading to more widely spaced fringes. Polarization does not affect the spacing of the fringes.

In the Double-Slit Experiment, Fringes Are More Widely Spaced When