MCQ
In a diffraction pattern due to a single slit of width a with incident light of wavelength $\lambda$ at an angle of diffraction $\theta$, the condition for the first minimum is
  • A
    $\lambda \sin \theta=a$
  • B
    $a \cos \theta=\lambda$
  • $a \sin \theta=\lambda$
  • D
    $\lambda \cos \theta=a$.

Answer

Correct option: C.
$a \sin \theta=\lambda$
$a \sin \theta=\lambda$

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