The fringe width and the angle of wedge are related to A. β=λ/2θ B. θ =λ/2 β C. β=λ/θ D. λ= β/2θ

The fringe width and the angle of wedge are related to
A. β=λ/2θ  
B. θ =λ/2 β  
C. β=λ/θ  
D. λ= β/2θ
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A. β=λ/2θ
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