Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 35 - Interference - Questions - Page 1072: 2c

Answer

The path length difference increases by $~~\lambda$

Work Step by Step

We can write an expression for the path length difference: $\Delta L = d~sin~\theta = m~\lambda$, where $m$ is an integer If you move from one bright fringe in a two-slit interference pattern to the next one farther out, then $\theta$ increases and $m$ increases by 1. Thus, the path length difference $\Delta L$ increases. Since $m$ increases by 1, the path length difference increases by $~~\lambda$
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