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Why is the fringe pattern narrower with a blue colour filter?

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Question

Why is the fringe pattern narrower with a blue colour filter?

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  • Blue light has a longer wavelength

  • The slit width is narrowed

  • Blue light has a shorter wavelength

  • The slit is not parallel to the filament

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Solution

Blue light has a shorter wavelength, giving a narrower fringe pattern. This contrasts with the wider pattern observed through a red colour filter.

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