In a Young's double slit experiment,if there is no initial phase difference between the light from the two slits,what is the path difference at a point on the screen corresponding to the fifth minimum?

  • A
    $5 \frac{\lambda}{2}$
  • B
    $10 \frac{\lambda}{2}$
  • C
    $9 \frac{\lambda}{2}$
  • D
    $11 \frac{\lambda}{2}$

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