If white light is used in Young's double-slit experiment, then a very large number of coloured fringes can be seen. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the fringe pattern?
- AWith first-order violet fringes being closer to the central white fringe.
- BFirst-order red fringes being closer to the central white fringe.
- CWith a central white fringe.
- DWith a central black fringe.
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