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COMEDK · Physics · 26. Wave Optics

A slit of width \(10 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}\) is illuminated by light of wavelength \(500 \mathrm{~nm}\). Angular position of the first minimum is

  1. A 30\(^\circ\)
  2. B \(\dfrac{1}{2}^0\)
  3. C 60\(^\circ\)
  4. D 1\(^\circ\)
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(A) 30\(^\circ\)

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The condition for the first minimum in a single-slit diffraction pattern is given by \(a \sin \theta = n \lambda\), where \(a\) is the slit width, \(\theta\) is the angular position, \(n\) is the order of the minimum, and \(\lambda\) is the wavelength of light. Given values are…