If the movable mirror in an interferometer is moved through 2 wavelengths, the number of fringes observed is:
Correct answer: C. 2
- A. 1
- B. 3
- C. 2
- D. 4
Explanation
The correct option is C because When the movable mirror in an interferometer is moved through a distance equal to an integer number of wavelengths, the number of fringes observed will be even. Therefore, if the mirror is moved through 2 wavelengths, two fringes (one bright and one dark) will be observed.
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