Double slit diffraction

w=\frac{\lambda D}s

Where:

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QuestionAnswer
What is the formula for double slit diffraction?w=\frac{\lambda D}{s}
What does w represent in double slit diffraction?The distance between the fringes (diffracted peaks)
What does \lambda represent in double slit diffraction?The wavelength
What does D represent in double slit diffraction?The distance from the screen with the gratings to the projected screen
What does s represent in double slit diffraction?The distance between the slits (gratings)