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D sin θ = mλ

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The condition for constructive interference in double-slit interference, where d is slit separation, θ is angle to the bright band, m is the order, and λ is wavelength.

AP course connection

Topic 14.8: 14.8 Double-Slit Interference and Diffraction Gratings

Unit 14

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