Intensity of Single-Slit Pattern: a Slit of Width 2

question 48

Multiple Choice

Intensity of single-slit pattern: A slit of width 2.0 μm is used in a single slit experiment with light of wavelength 650 nm. If the intensity at the central maximum is I₀, what is the intensity 10° from the center?

• A) 0.53I₀
• B) 0.030I₀
• C) 0.43I₀
• D) 0.50I₀
• E) 0.35I₀

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