In Order to Obtain a Single-Slit Diffraction Pattern with a Central

question 52

Multiple Choice

In order to obtain a single-slit diffraction pattern with a central maximum and several secondary maxima, the slit width could be:

• A)"\(\lambda\)"
• B)"\(\lambda\)/10"
• C)"10\(\lambda\)"
• D)"10⁴\(\lambda\)"
• E)"\(\lambda\)/10⁴"

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