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Obtain the relation between phase difference and path difference.

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Obtain the relation between phase difference and path difference.

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  1. Phase difference (Φ):
    It is the difference expressed in degrees or radians between two waves having same frequency and referenced to same point in time.
  2. Path difference (δ):
    It is the difference between the lengths of two paths of the two different having same frequency and travelling at same velocity. 
    δ = `lambda/(2pi) Φ`
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Chapter 7: Wave Optics - Evaluation [Page 103]

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Samacheer Kalvi Physics - Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 7 Wave Optics
Evaluation | Q 10. | Page 103

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