Single-Slit Diffraction: a Single Slit, Which Is 0

question 25

Multiple Choice

Single-slit diffraction: A single slit, which is 0.050 mm wide, is illuminated by light of 550 nm wavelength. What is the angular separation between the first two minima on either side of the central maximum?

• A) 0.36°
• B) 0.47°
• C) 0.54°
• D) 0.63°
• E) 0.73°

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