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In diffraction and interference, what happens to light energy?
AIt is redistributed with no net loss
BIt is destroyed at dark fringes
CIt is created at bright fringes
DIt is lost as heat in the screen
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It is redistributed with no net loss
Energy missing at a dark fringe appears at a bright fringe, consistent with conservation of energy.
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