Q. The angular width of the central maximum of the diffraction pattern in a single slit (of width $'a'$) experiment, with $\lambda$ as the wavelength of light is
A) $\frac{3\lambda}{2a}$
B) $\frac{\lambda}{2a}$
C) $\frac{2\lambda}{a}$
D) $\frac{\lambda}{a}$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: $\frac{2\lambda}{a}$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.