Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 35 - Interference - Problems - Page 1080: 95a

Answer

$\Delta L = 1.75~\mu m$

Work Step by Step

We can find the path length difference corresponding to the fourth dark band: $\Delta L = (m+0.5)~\lambda$ $\Delta L = (3+0.5)(500~nm)$ $\Delta L = 1.75~\mu m$
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