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In the context of Young's double-slit experiment, what does the term 'fringe spacing' refer to?.
- A.The distance between the slits
- B.The distance between bright and dark fringes
- C.The wavelength of the light used
- D.The distance to the screen
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- The distance between bright and dark fringes
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Fringe spacing refers to the distance between adjacent bright or dark fringes on the screen, which is a key observation in the interference pattern produced by the double-slit experiment.
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