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Which letter represents the zeroth order fringe in Young's double slit interference?

A

A

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B

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C

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D

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E

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Solution

The correct option is B B
Zeroth order fringe or central maxima always forms at the point where path difference is zero.
From figure, the path difference is zero at point B. Thus letter B represents the zeroth order fringe.

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