Physics

Physics

Problem

Monochromatic light of wavelength 400 nm is incident normally on a single slit of width 5.0 μm\mu\text{m} . a. a What colour is the light? b. b Determine the angular width of the central maximum of the diffraction pattern. c. c Determine the actual width of the central maximum on a screen that is placed 4.0 m away from the slit. d. d If the light is replaced by light of wavelength 600 nm, how will your answers to parts a, b and c change?

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