Consider a Single-Slit Diffraction Pattern Caused by a Slit of Width

question 15

Multiple Choice

Consider a single-slit diffraction pattern caused by a slit of width a.There is a minimum at sin(\theta\) equal to:

• A)exactly \(\lambda\)/a
• B)slightly more than \(\lambda\)/a
• C)slightly less than \(\lambda\)/a
• D)exactly \(\lambda\)/2a
• E)very nearly \(\lambda\)/2a

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