Which of the Patterns Shown Below Would Appear on a Screen

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the patterns shown below would appear on a screen when monochromatic light first passes through a narrow slit for which a = $\lambda$ and then strikes the screen? Note that the darkest area in each illustration represents the brightest area on the screen.

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Definitions:

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Purkinje Cells

Large neurons located in the cerebellum that play an essential role in motor control.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain at the back of the skull, which regulates coordination, balance, and voluntary movements.

Output Cells

Neurons that transmit signals from the brain or spinal cord to effector cells, influencing their activity.