Physics A-Level
Slit separation
What Slit separation means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Slit separation
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The centre-to-centre distance s between the two slits, used in w = λD / s and not to be confused with the width of one slit.
Topics that use Slit separation
- Interference (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Coherence
- Coherent monochromatic sources
- Coherent sources
- Constructive interference
- Constructive superposition
- Destructive interference
- Destructive superposition
- Double-slit arrangement
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