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JEE Main 5 April 2026, Shift 2, Physics Q42

Question 42 of 75 in this shift, Physics question 17 of 25, Section A.

The maximum intensity in a Young's double slit experiment is

I_0

. Distance between the slits (

d

) is

5\lambda

, where

\lambda

is the wavelength of light used. The intensity of the fringe, exactly opposite to one of the slits on the screen, placed at

D=10d

is __________.

(1) $\frac{I_0}{4}$
(2) $\frac{I_0}{2}$ Official answer
(3) $I_0$
(4) $\frac{3I_0}{4}$

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter: Wave Optics
Topic: Young's Double Slit
Idea tested: Intensity Exactly Opposite a Slit

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