The Intensity of the Single-Slit Diffraction Pattern at Any Angle

question 74

Multiple Choice

The intensity of the single-slit diffraction pattern at any angle θ is given by .For light of wavelength 480 nm falling on a slit of width 3.5 µm, what is the value of α when θ = 18°?

• A)0.31 rad
• B)2.3 rad
• C)7.1 rad
• D)7.3 rad
• E)9.8 rad

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