MHT CET · Physics · Wave Optics
A parallel beam of monochromatic light falls normally on a single narrow slit. The angular width of the central maximum in the resulting diffraction pattern
- A decreases with increase of slitwidth.
- B increases with increase of slitwidth.
- C decreases with decrease of slitwidth.
- D may increase or decrease.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) decreases with increase of slitwidth.
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Detailed explanation
\(X=\frac{2 \lambda D}{a}, X\) will decrease if a increases
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