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PhysicsMediumNumerical2021 · 27 Jul Shift 2

Q28.The difference in the number of waves when yellow light propagates through air and vacuum columns of the same thickness is one. The thickness of the air column is _____ mm. [Refractive index of air = 1. 0003, the ∘ wavelength of yellow light in vacuum = 6000 A]

What This Question Tests

This question involves calculating the difference in the number of waves when light travels through air versus vacuum, utilizing the concept of refractive index and wavelength change.

Concepts Tested

Refractive indexWavelength in different mediaOptical path difference

Formulas Used

n = c/v = λ_vacuum/λ_medium

Number of waves = path length / wavelength

ΔN = N_air - N_vacuum

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