Each Pattern Shown Below Would Appear on a Screen When $\lambda$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Each pattern shown below would appear on a screen when monochromatic light of wavelength $\lambda$ first passes through a narrow slit of width a and then strikes a screen.The darkest areas on the page represent the brightest areas on the screen.In which case does the slit have the narrowest width?

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Definitions:

Ganglion Cells

Neurons located in the retina that receive visual information from photoreceptors and transmit it to the brain.

Bipolar Cells

Neurons found in the retina that function as intermediate cells, connecting photoreceptors to ganglion cells and playing a crucial role in visual processing.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function best in relatively bright light and enable the perception of colors.

Fovea

The central part of the retina where visual acuity is highest and detailed vision is best due to a high concentration of cones.