If the Central Maximum in a Single Slit Diffraction Pattern

question 26

Multiple Choice

If the central maximum in a single slit diffraction pattern has intensity I₀, the intensity of the secondary maximum that is nearest to it is closest to

• A) 0.045I₀.
• B) I₀/4.
• C) I₀/2.
• D) I₀.
• E) 2I₀.

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