MCQ
In the experiment of diffraction at a single slit, if the slit width is decreased, the width of the central maximum
  • Increases in both Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction
  • B
     Decreases both in Fresnal and Fraunhofer diffraction
  • C
    Increases in Fresnel diffraction but decreases in Fraunhofer diffraction
  • D
    Decreases in Fresnel diffraction but increases is Fraunofer diffraction.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Increases in both Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction
 Increases in both Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction

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