Single-Slit Diffraction: a Single Slit Illuminated with a 500 Nm

question 41

Multiple Choice

Single-slit diffraction: A single slit illuminated with a 500 nm light gives a diffraction pattern on a far screen. The 5^th minimum occurs at 7.00° away from the central maximum. At what angle does the 18^th minimum occur?

• A) 26.0°
• B) 1.94°
• C) 5.05°
• D) 0.44°

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