Navigate

For a parallel beam of monochromatic light of wavelength λ diffraction is produced

For a parallel beam of monochromatic light of wavelength λ diffraction is produced by a single slit whose width a is of the order of the wavelength of the light. If D is the distance of the screen from the slit, the width of the central maxima will be

Options

(a) 2Dλ/a
(b) Dλ/a
(c) Da/λ
(d) 2Da/λ

Correct Answer:

2Dλ/a

Explanation:

No explanation available. Be the first to write the explanation for this question by commenting below.

AIPMT2015
admin:

Related Questions

  1. Force required to move a mass of 1kg at rest on a horizontal rough plane
  2. When the wavelength of sound changes from 1 m to 1.01 m,
  3. What is the energy released by fission of 1 g of U²³⁵?
  4. A 36 Ω galvanometer is shunted by resistance of 4 Ω. The percentage of the total current
  5. A thin wire of length L and mass M is bent to form a semicircle.