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An interferometer can be used to measure very small distances, much like a caliper but with a far greater precision. A particular interferometer uses light of wavelength 460nm. A measurement is taken by watching 26 bright fringes pass through the viewing scope.

How far did the movable arm of the interferometer travel?

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