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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

In a single slit experiment, a diffraction pattern is obtained on the screen for yellow light. What will be the effect on the diffraction pattern, if yellow light is replaced by X-rays?

  1. A diffraction pattern will not be observed
  2. B number of fringes will decrease
  3. C number of fringes will increase
  4. D central maximum will become narrower
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(A) diffraction pattern will not be observed

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The wavelength of X-rays is much smaller than that of yellow light (\(\lambda_{X-ray} \ll \lambda_{yellow}\)). For a distinct diffraction pattern, the slit width must be comparable to or smaller than the wavelength. In a typical single-slit experiment, the slit width is much…
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