What Is the Tradeoff Associated with Slit Width in a Spectrometer

question 38

Multiple Choice

What is the tradeoff associated with slit width in a spectrometer?

• A) a wide slit decreases signal intensity but increases resolution
• B) a narrow slit reduces stray light but decreases signal intensity
• C) a narrow slit increases intensity but decreases resolution
• D) a wide slit increases intensity but decreases spectral efficiency
• E) none of the above

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