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MHT CET · Physics · Wave Optics

A diffraction pattern is obtained by making blue light incident on a narrow slit. If blue light is replaced by red light then

  1. A there is no change in diffraction pattern.
  2. B diffraction band become broader.
  3. C diffraction bands become broader.
  4. D diffraction bands become narrower.
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(C) diffraction bands become broader.

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The correct option is (C).
Concept Based: The width of the diffraction bands is directly proportional to the wavelength thus, a minor broadening is observed.