Interference was observed in a chamber where air was present. Now, the chamber is evacuated and the same light is used. A careful observer will note : ( – Answer & Explanation | CUET Subject PYQ – Dubuddy

Interference was observed in a chamber where air was present. Now, the chamber is evacuated and the same light is used. A careful observer will note :
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No Interference
B
interference with bright bands
C
interference with dark bands
D
interference in which width of the fringe will be slightly increased
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interference in which width of the fringe will be slightly increased
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The refractive index of air is slightly more than unity. Therefore, when the chamber is evacuated, the refractive index decreases and hence the wavelength increases.This results in a slight increase in the fringe width.

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