Helium-Neon Laser Light (λ = 6

question 46

Multiple Choice

Helium-neon laser light (λ = 6.33 × 10−⁷ m) is sent through a 0.30 mm-wide single slit. What is the width of the central maximum on a screen 1.0 m from the slit?

• A) 2.0 cm
• B) 4.2 mm
• C) 1.1 cm
• D) 2.0 mm
• E) 0.70 mm

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