Single-Slit Diffraction: If the Fifth Order Minimum in the Diffraction

question 74

Multiple Choice

Single-slit diffraction: If the fifth order minimum in the diffraction pattern of a thin slit is at 40° from the central maximum, what is the highest order minimum in the pattern?

• A) 6
• B) 11
• C) 8
• D) 7
• E) 9

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