In an interference experiment,the spacing between successive maxima or minima is (where the symbols have their usual meanings):

  • A
    $\frac{\lambda d}{D}$
  • B
    $\frac{\lambda D}{d}$
  • C
    $\frac{dD}{\lambda}$
  • D
    $\frac{\lambda d}{4D}$

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