A Monochromatic Beam of Microwaves with a Wavelength of 0

question 43

Multiple Choice

A monochromatic beam of microwaves with a wavelength of 0.052 m is directed at a rectangular opening of width 0.35 m. The resulting diffraction pattern is measured along a wall 8.0 m from the opening. What is the distance between the first- and second-order dark fringes?

• A)1.3 m
• B)1.8 m
• C)2.1 m
• D)2.5 m
• E)3.7 m

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Definitions:

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