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What is observed in Young’s double-slit experiment if white light is used?

Correct answer C. Coloured fringes

Explanation

Fringe spacing depends on wavelength, so each colour forms bright fringes at slightly different positions. The central fringe is white, but the others appear as coloured bands.

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