Limitations of the Ray Model of Light
When coherent light passes through two narrow slits, an interference pattern forms on a distant screen. Which statement best explains why ray diagrams alone are insufficient to predict this phenomenon?
A
Ray diagrams cannot represent light of high intensity
B
Ray diagrams cannot account for phase relationships between waves
C
Ray diagrams apply only to incoherent light sources
D
Ray diagrams only work for reflection, not transmission
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