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Question
Using monochromatic light of wavelength λ in Young’s double slit experiment, the eleventh dark fringe is obtained on the screen for a phase difference of ______.
Options
`11/2 pi` rad
`21/2 pi` rad
`13 pi` rad
`21 pi` rad
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Solution
`21 pi` rad
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