Question

Statement I: In Young's double slit experiment using white light, the central fringe is white, the violet coloured fringe will be seen nearest to the central fringe.
Statement II: Red coloured fringe will be seen near central fringe.

• A. If both statements are true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.
• B. If both statements are true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I.
• C. If statement I is true but statement II is false.
• D. If both statements are false.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

If a monochromatic light source is replaced by a white light source in Young's interference experiment, then the central fringe is white fringe and the fringe next to central fringe will be violet.