In a Single-Slit Diffraction Experiment, a Beam of Monochromatic Light

question 56

Multiple Choice

In a single-slit diffraction experiment, a beam of monochromatic light passes through a slit of width 11.0 μm. If the first order dark fringe of the resulting diffraction pattern is at an angle of 4.31°, what is the wavelength of light?

• A) 827 nm
• B) 301 nm
• C) 602 nm
• D) 402 nm
• E) 201 nm

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