In a Single-Slit Diffraction Experiment, the Width of the Slit

question 3

Multiple Choice

In a single-slit diffraction experiment, the width of the slit is 1.90 μm. If a beam of light of wavelength 610 nm forms a diffraction pattern, what is the angle associated with the first minimum above the central bright fringe?

• A) 9.35°
• B) 11.4°
• C) 12.2°
• D) 39.9°
• E) 18.7°

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