If monochromatic red light is replaced by green light, then the fringe width :

increases

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remains same

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can't say

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decreases

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Solution

The correct option is C decreases
Fringe width is proportional to the input wavelength. Thus if red light is replaced by the green light the wavelength of input light decreases. Thus Fringe width decreases.
Option D is correct.

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