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The positions of bright fringes in young's double slit experiment are given by

Correct answer: A. y = m λ L / d

  • A. y = m λ L / d
  • B. y = m d L
  • C. y = m L d / λ
  • D. y = m d / L

Explanation

The correct formula for the positions of bright fringes in Young's double-slit experiment is y = m λ L / d. Here, 'y' represents the fringe position, 'm' is the fringe order (an integer), 'λ' is the wavelength of light used, 'L' is the distance from the slits to the screen, and 'd' is the separation between the two slits. This formula is derived from the condition for constructive interference. The other options are incorrect due to missing or misplaced components of the formula.

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