If the Central Maximum in a Single Slit Diffraction Pattern

question 38

Multiple Choice

If the central maximum in a single slit diffraction pattern has intensity I_o, the intensity of the secondary maximum nearest it is

• A)0.045 I_o.
• B)0.50 I_o.
• C)also I_o.
• D)2 I_o.
• E)0.25 I_o.

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