Q. How will the diffraction pattern of single slit change when yellow light us replaced by blue light? The fringe will be

A) Wider
B) Narrower
C) Brighter
D) Fainter
Explanation

(b) Fringe width $\propto$ wavelength of light.
Therefore fringe will become narrower.

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