When Diffraction of Light Occurs with a Single Slit

question 13

Multiple Choice

When diffraction of light occurs with a single slit,

• A) the interference fringes have the same brightness as the central bright spot.
• B) a number of interference fringes are produced around the central bright spot.
• C) a central bright spot with one dimmer spot on each side can be seen.
• D) only one interference fringe can be seen.

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