Question

According to Young's experiment, how does the frequency of light affect the number of lines observed?

A) higher frequencies have larger spaces between lines
B) lower frequencies have smaller spaces between lines
C) higher frequencies equal more lines
D) lower frequencies equal more lines

Answer 1

The correct answer would be C because a change in the frequency of the source will alter the number of lines in the pattern and alter the proximity or closeness of the lines. An increase in frequency will result in more lines per centimeter and a smaller distance between each consecutive line.