Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 35 - Interference - Problems - Page 1075: 16

Answer

In water, the angular separation is $~~0.15^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

We can find the new wavelength $\lambda'$: $\lambda' = \frac{\lambda}{n} = \frac{589~nm}{1.33} = 443~nm$ We can write an expression for the angular separation: $\Delta \theta = \frac{\lambda}{d}$ In water, the wavelength is decreased from $589~nm$ to $443~nm$ We can find the new value for the angular separation: $(\frac{443}{589})(0.20^{\circ}) = 0.15^{\circ}$ In water, the angular separation is $~~0.15^{\circ}$.
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