Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 36 - Diffraction - Questions - Page 1107: 3a

Answer

A, B, C

Work Step by Step

Because this is diffraction by a double split experiment, the intensity is proportional to the parameter, $\beta$, as shown in the equation below. $$I(\theta)=I_m(\cos^2\beta)(\frac{\sin\alpha}{\alpha})^2$$ From the graphs, the curves with the largest $\beta$ values will have the largest intensity; therefore we will rank them A, B, C. (greatest first)
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