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MHT CET · Physics · Wave Optics

A plane wave front of wavelength \(\lambda\) is incident on a single slit of width \(b\). What is the angular width for secondary maximum?

  1. A \(\frac{\lambda}{2 b}\)
  2. B \(\frac{\lambda}{b}\)
  3. C \(\frac{2 \lambda}{b}\)
  4. D \(\frac{b}{\lambda}\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(\frac{\lambda}{b}\)

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Detailed explanation

\(\beta=\frac{\lambda D}{d}\) and \(\theta=\frac{\beta}{D}\)
\(\therefore\) \(
\theta=\frac{\lambda}{d}
\)
Width of single slit \(=b\)
So,
\(
\theta=\frac{\lambda}{b}
\)