Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE Calculator

✖Integer is a whole number, either positive, negative, or zero, without a fractional part, used to represent a count or a quantity in various mathematical and real-world applications.ⓘ Integer [n]			+10% -10%
✖Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of a wave, which is a fundamental property of a wave that characterizes its spatial periodicity.ⓘ Wavelength [λ]			+10% -10%

✖Path Difference for Destructive Interference is the difference in path lengths of two waves that results in the complete cancellation of waves, leading to destructive interference.ⓘ Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE [Δx_DI]

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Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE

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`"Δx"_{"DI"} = (2*"n"-1)*("λ"/2)`

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`"120.6cm"=(2*"5"-1)*("26.8cm"/2)`

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Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Path Difference for Destructive Interference = (2*Integer-1)*(Wavelength/2)
Δx_DI = (2*n-1)*(λ/2)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Path Difference for Destructive Interference - (Measured in Meter) - Path Difference for Destructive Interference is the difference in path lengths of two waves that results in the complete cancellation of waves, leading to destructive interference.
Integer - Integer is a whole number, either positive, negative, or zero, without a fractional part, used to represent a count or a quantity in various mathematical and real-world applications.
Wavelength - (Measured in Meter) - Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of a wave, which is a fundamental property of a wave that characterizes its spatial periodicity.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Integer: 5 --> No Conversion Required
Wavelength: 26.8 Centimeter --> 0.268 Meter (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

Δx_DI = (2*n-1)*(λ/2) --> (2*5-1)*(0.268/2)

Evaluating ... ...

Δx_DI = 1.206

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.206 Meter -->120.6 Centimeter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

120.6 Centimeter <-- Path Difference for Destructive Interference

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Path Difference in Young's Double-Slit Experiment

Go Path Difference = sqrt((Distance from Center to Light Source+Distance between Two Coherent Sources/2)^2+Distance between Slits and Screen^2)-sqrt((Distance from Center to Light Source-Distance between Two Coherent Sources/2)^2+Distance between Slits and Screen^2)

Distance from Center to Light Source for Destructive Interference in YDSE

Go Distance from Center to Light Source for D I = (2*Integer-1)*(Wavelength*Distance between Slits and Screen)/(2*Distance between Two Coherent Sources)

Distance from Center to Light Source for Constructive Interference in YDSE

Go Distance from Center to Light Source for C I = (Integer+(1/2))*(Wavelength*Distance between Slits and Screen)/Distance between Two Coherent Sources

Path Difference for Constructive Interference in YDSE

Go Path Difference for Constructive Interference = (Distance from Center to Light Source for C I*Distance between Two Coherent Sources)/Distance between Slits and Screen

Path Difference in YDSE given Distance between Coherent Sources

Go Path Difference = Distance between Two Coherent Sources*sin(Angle from Slit Center to Light Source)

Fringe Width

Go Fringe Width = (Wavelength*Distance between Slits and Screen)/Distance between Two Coherent Sources

Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE

Go Path Difference for Destructive Interference = (2*Integer-1)*(Wavelength/2)

Path Difference for Minima in YDSE

Go Path Difference for Minima = (2*Integer+1)*Wavelength/2

Path Difference for Maxima in YDSE

Go Path Difference for Maxima = Integer*Wavelength

Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE Formula

Path Difference for Destructive Interference = (2*Integer-1)*(Wavelength/2)
Δx_DI = (2*n-1)*(λ/2)

What is Interference?

Interference is a phenomenon where two or more waves overlap and combine, resulting in a new wave pattern. This can lead to areas of increased amplitude (constructive interference) or decreased amplitude (destructive interference), affecting the overall intensity and distribution of the waves.

How to Calculate Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE?

Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE calculator uses Path Difference for Destructive Interference = (2*Integer-1)*(Wavelength/2) to calculate the Path Difference for Destructive Interference, Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE formula is defined as the minimum path difference required for destructive interference to occur in a Young's Double Slit Experiment, resulting in a dark fringe on the screen, which helps in understanding the wave nature of light. Path Difference for Destructive Interference is denoted by Δx_DI symbol.

How to calculate Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE, enter Integer (n) & Wavelength (λ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE calculation can be explained with given input values -> 12060 = (2*5-1)*(0.268/2).

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What is Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE?

Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE formula is defined as the minimum path difference required for destructive interference to occur in a Young's Double Slit Experiment, resulting in a dark fringe on the screen, which helps in understanding the wave nature of light and is represented as Δx_DI = (2*n-1)*(λ/2) or Path Difference for Destructive Interference = (2*Integer-1)*(Wavelength/2). Integer is a whole number, either positive, negative, or zero, without a fractional part, used to represent a count or a quantity in various mathematical and real-world applications & Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of a wave, which is a fundamental property of a wave that characterizes its spatial periodicity.

How to calculate Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE?

Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE formula is defined as the minimum path difference required for destructive interference to occur in a Young's Double Slit Experiment, resulting in a dark fringe on the screen, which helps in understanding the wave nature of light is calculated using Path Difference for Destructive Interference = (2*Integer-1)*(Wavelength/2). To calculate Path Difference for Destructive Interference in YDSE, you need Integer (n) & Wavelength (λ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Integer & Wavelength and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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