23. Light from a monochromatic source passes through a single slit and illuminates a screen. Which of thefollowing patterns would best illustrate the interference pattern seen on the screen?a.d.b.C.

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23. Light from a monochromatic source passes through a single slit and illuminates a screen. Which of the following patterns would best illustrate the interference pattern seen on the screen? a. d. b. C.